The smallest unit of matter that exists in nature is called ______.

Atom

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Molecule

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Substance

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None of these

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Solution

The correct option is B Molecule
The smallest unit of matter is called molecule. It can exist independently or freely in nature. A molecule is made up of two or more atoms of the same element or of different elements combined together in a specific ratio.

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