Atoms and molecules
1 mark · EasyState the meaning of the term "atom".
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An atom is the smallest particle of an element that can still be identified as that element.
Also accept: The smallest unit of an element which retains the properties of that element; The smallest part of an element that can exist
Common mistakes: A particle that makes up a molecule; The smallest piece of matter
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B1 · 1 mark · Correctly defines an atom as the smallest particle of an element that can still be recognised as that element.
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An atom is the smallest particle of an element that can still be recognised as that element.