2. Atoms & Elements

The smallest particle an element can be broken down into and still be the same element.

What is the smallest part of an element that still retains properties of that element?

The ____________________ is considered the basic unit of any element.

What can form as a result of a chemical reaction? compounds isotopes alpha particles beta particles

Based on what you learned about atoms, select all of the correct statements from the following list.

What is the smallest unit of an element that still maintains the properties of that element?

What is the smallest unit of an element that retains the properties of that element?