Question

what happens if you cut an element into the smallest pieces possible?
you have an atom
you have a molecule
you have a compound

Explanation:

Elements are made up of atoms. Atoms are the smallest unit of an element that retains the chemical properties of that element. Molecules are made up of two or more atoms, and compounds are made up of two or more different - types of atoms chemically bonded together.

Answer:

You have an atom