Can an atom be destroyed?

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Scientifically atom is matter.
We know that matter cannot be destroyed nor be created.
An atom consists of three sub-atomic particles i.e electrons, protons and neutrons.
Atoms bond with each other to form elements and compounds.
Hence, atom is indestructible.

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