A/an _______ is the smallest unit of matter that has the characteristics of a chemical element.Question options:A) atomB) protonC) moleculeD) electron

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Answer

A) atom

Explanation

An atom is the smallest unit of a pure substance or element that can exist and still retain the properties of the original substance or element.

Therefore, a/an atom is the smallest unit of matter that has the characteristics of a chemical element.

The correct answer is option A) atom