Question

8. Select the term that describes the smallest particle of a compound that
can exist and still retain the characteristie chemical properties of a sub
stance
c. electron
B. atom
D nucleus
A molecule
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Answer 1

The correct option is B) Atom.

Explanation:

• In the field of chemistry, an  atom can be described as the smallest nit into which matter can be divided.
• It also is the smallest unit of matter that has the characteristic properties of a chemical element.
• Other options such as electron and nucleus are not correct because these components are sub atomic.
• Molecules are not the smallest compounds.