Question

atoms, elements, and compounds
madelyn roque

1. the smallest particle of any particular type of matter is known by which of the following terms?

chemical
element
atom

Explanation:

An atom is the smallest particle of a particular type of matter. Chemical is a more general term related to substances and reactions. An element is a pure substance made of one - type of atom. So the smallest particle of a particular type of matter is an atom.

Answer:

C. Atom