Question

An _______ is the smallest unit of matter which can exits independently and retain all the physical and chemical properties of that matter.

Answer 1

1. If we divide the matter into smaller parts, we find that matter is made up of small units called atom.
2. An atom posses all the physical and chemical properties of matter.
3. Atoms of inert gases such as Neon, Argon can exist independently.
4. However, atoms of some elements may combine with other elements to achieve a stable configuration.

Hence, An atom is the smallest unit of matter which can exits independently and retain all the physical and chemical properties of that matter.