Question

An________of an element shows all the properties of that element.

Answer 1

Atom: The smallest indivisible particle of an element that possesses all properties of that element is called an atom.

• Atom is the smallest unit of an element that takes part in a chemical reaction.
• Atom cannot exist independently.
• Atom combines with other atoms or molecules.
• An atom of an element shows all the properties of that element.

Example: All the atoms of the element Carbon are alike.

Therefore, an atom of an element shows all the properties of that element.