Question
3. The smallest unit of an element is a(n) __ A) Molecule B) Grain C) Particle D) Atom
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Answer
D) Atom
Explanation
The smallest unit of an element that retains the properties of that element is an atom. Molecules are composed of atoms, and grains and particles are not specific to elemental structure.