What is an Atom?

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Arushi M.
Feb 17, 2018

Atoms are the smallest units of a particular element possessing properties of that element.

Explanation:

An atom can be thought of as a component that consists of proton(s), electron(s) and in some cases neutrons. The smallest piece of an element that behaves like that element and has the same properties as that element is an atom.

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