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It is said that atoms are smallest particles of any matter ,and it is also say that every atom is made up of mainly Three Types of particles electron proton neutron so electron proton and neutron are the smallest particles of matter then it is right or wrong that atoms are a smallest particles of matter.

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Atoms are the building blocks of everything you see around: the screen you are looking at, your study table, your books, etc. Such is the amazing power of nature and fundamental nature of these particles. Despite the discovery of sub-particles like electrons, protons and neutrons, an atom continues to remain the fundamental particle because of the fact that it is the smallest unit that exhibits the chemical properties of an element.

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