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atoms are not the smallest particles,because they can be further divided.but why does the definition of atom states that 'atoms are smallest particles of an element'?
Asked by Gayathri C | 23 Nov, 2013, 10:46: AM
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An atom is defined as the basic unit of element. By basic, we mean that it is the building block of matter. It is the smallest particle of an element that can take part in a chemical reaction. Every atom consists of protons, neutrons and electrons.

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