Question

what do we mean that atoms may or may not have independent existance​

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Smallest particle of an element or a compound which is capable of independent existence is called molecule. ... Molecules of elements like noble gases such as helium,neon etc are made up of one atom only(molecules are capable of independent existence while atoms are not capable of independent existence)