Question

The smallest ___________ particle of an element which possesses ________ properties of that element is called an atom.

• A. indivisible
• B. all the

Answer 1

An atom is the smallest indivisible particle of an element that has all the properties of the element.

• It consists of sub-atomic particles, i.e., protons, neutrons, and electrons.
• According to Dalton's atomic theory, the atom is the smallest unit of matter that can take part in a chemical reaction.

Thus, The smallest indivisible particle of an element that possesses all the properties of that element is called an atom.