Question

an atom is the basic unit of an element give reason​

Answer 1

Answer:

The nucleus is in the centre of the atom. the electrons are around the nucleus in the electron clouds. If atoms are made of smaller parts such as electrons,why are atoms considered the basic unit of matter? It is the smallest unit that has the chemical property's of an element

Answer 2

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• Elements consist of individual atoms. Each element always consist of the same type of atom which imparts its own unique properties to that element. So, the basic unit for an element is the atom.

• The number of positively charged protons and neutral neutrons in an atomic nucleus account for most of the mass of an atom. Nuclear size (mass) and the cloud of electrons around its nucleus define structure of an atom

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