Q6P
Question
Explain the following statement: The smallest particles unique to a compound cannot be atoms.
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Compounds are formed by the chemical combination of two or more elements in specific ratios, so, the smallest particle of a compound which is capable of existing on its own is a Molecule, not an atom.
1Step 1: Smallest particles unique to a compound
The smallest particle of a compound which is capable of existing on its own is a Molecule but not an atom while an atom is the smallest particle capable of existing on its own of an element.
2Step 2: Element made up of molecules
Compounds are formed by the chemical combination of two or more elements in specific ratios. Thus, these cannot have atoms as the smallest unique particles.
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