Question

The smallest particle of gold and iron are gold atom and iron atom respectively , however the smallest particle of water is not a water atom why?

Answer 1

Answer:

Explanation:

because water exist as a molecule consisting of hydrogen and oxygen

while gold or iron only consist of pure metals(  ie only one element) respectively

Answer 2

The smallest particle of water is not a water atom because water does not exist as atoms.

- The smallest particle of gold and iron are gold atom and iron atom respectively.

- This is because both of these metals are pure elements.

- But the smallest particle of water is not a water atom because water does not exist as atoms.

- Water is a molecule hence the smallest particle of water is a molecule.

- If we divide it further, it will not remain water and will split into hydrogen and oxygen.