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CHM 101 Atoms and Atomic Theory Objective Question
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Which of the following is the correct definition of an atom?
Options
A A substance consisting of two or more different elements chemically bound together
B A group of atoms carrying a charge
C The basic unit of a chemical element and the basic building block of all matter
Correct Answer
D A substance that consists of only one type of atom
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

An atom is the basic unit of a chemical element. It is the smallest particle of an element that retains the properties of that element and is a fundamental building block of all matter.

Hint

This is the fundamental definition of the smallest component of an element.

Question Info

Course: CHM 101
Topic: Atoms and Atomic Theory
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 1442 of 1872
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