Question

1. the smallest particle of an element that can enter into a chemical reaction is a(n) ____. (1pts)

□ atom
□ neutron
□ ferrule
□ electron

Explanation:

An atom is defined as the smallest unit of an element that retains the chemical properties of the element and can participate in chemical reactions. Neutrons and electrons are subatomic particles that make up atoms but cannot exist as the representative particle of an element in a chemical reaction on their own. A ferrule is a hardware component, unrelated to chemical particles.

Answer:

□ atom