What do you mean by an atom?

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Atom:
(1)An atom may,thus be defined as the smallest particles of the element which may or may not have independent existence.
(2)However,it is the smallest particles which take part in chemical reactions.
Examples of atoms are:Helium,sodium,neon,etc.

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