Asked by Chandler Crouch on Jul 27, 2024

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The smallest particle of an element that still exhibits the chemical characteristics of that element is a/an ________.

A) electron
B) atom
C) chemical bond
D) orbital
E) proton

Element

Substance composed of atoms of only one kind.

Chemical Characteristics

Properties or behaviors of substances that describe their composition, reactivity, and the changes they undergo during chemical reactions.

Atom

The basic unit of a chemical element, consisting of a nucleus of protons and neutrons, and electrons orbiting the nucleus.

  • Comprehend the configuration of atoms and recognize the subatomic components including protons, neutrons, and electrons.
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Tapasi SatpathiAug 03, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
An atom is the smallest unit of an element that maintains the chemical properties of that element. Electrons, protons, and orbitals are subatomic particles or regions within an atom, and a chemical bond is a force holding atoms together in molecules, not a particle of an element.