Question

The smallest component of a compound is the:
(a) atom
(b) molecule
(d) mixture
(c) element
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Answer 1

Answer:

molecule

Explanation:

A compound is a substance that consists of two or more elements in a unique composition. The smallest particle of a compound is called a molecule. Chemical bonds hold together the atoms of molecules. Compounds can form only in chemical reactions, and they can break down only in other chemical reactions.

Answer 2

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