ScienceQuestion 108 of 120
What is the smallest unit of an element that retains its properties?
a.A molecule
b.A cell
c.A tissue
d.An atom
Explanation
An atom is the smallest particle of an element that still has the properties of that element. Atoms combine to form molecules.
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