Question

compare the smallest particle of a substance that can take part in chemical reaction with the one that can exist independently​

Answer 1

Answer:

An atom is the smallest particle of an element that can take part in a chemical reaction but may or may not exist independently. e.g. atoms of oxygen, chlorine and a few other elements are unstable independently, so they join to form a molecule which is more stable and independent in nature.

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