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Molecules are the smallest particle of matter that can exists independently.


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The correct option is A True

Molecules;

  • A molecule is an electrically neutral group of two (or more) atoms chemically bonded together by means of attractive forces.
  • A molecule is the smallest particle of a substance (element or compound) that has the properties of that substance and can exist in the free state.
  • Molecules can be formed either by the combination of atoms of the "same element" or of "different elements".

Hence, the given statement is true.


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