_______ is the smallest constituent particle of matter. (compound/molecule)

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Solution

The molecule is the smallest constituent particle of matter.
Molecules are the smallest constituent particles of matter that are capable of independent existence.
Compounds are matters that are composed of only one kind of molecule. So, a compound can be further broken into constituent molecules.
Hence, the molecule is the smallest constituent particle of matter.

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A molecule is the smallest particle of matter.

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