Which statement best describes how atoms differ from molecules?

OA. An atom can be broken down into smaller particles of matter.

OB. An atom cannot form chemical bonds with other atoms of the

same element.

OC. An atom can consist of two or more molecules of different

elements.

OD. An atom cannot be broken down into smaller particles of the same

or different substances.

Question

Physics

Salvador Evans

8 December, 21:01

Which statement best describes how atoms differ from molecules?

OA. An atom can be broken down into smaller particles of matter.

OB. An atom cannot form chemical bonds with other atoms of the

same element.

OC. An atom can consist of two or more molecules of different

elements.

OD. An atom cannot be broken down into smaller particles of the same

or different substances.

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Answers (2)

Know the Answer?

Rudy Gill · Answer 1

An atom cannot be broken down into smaller particles of the same or different substances.

Explanation:

An atom is the smallest unit of matter. Molecules can still be broken down further.

Gilmore · Answer 2

None of the given options are correct.

Explanation:

As we all know, molecules can be broken down into atoms, and atoms can be broken down into smaller elements, which are electrons, neutrons, and protons.

Atoms forms bonds together to form molecules, and molecules form bonds together to form higher complex elements.

Moreover, molecules consists of different atoms. Considering options, let us first look whether the statements are correct or not, and then will look upon similarity. A is true, as explained above, B is false, as if atoms stopped making bonds, nothing, not even earth would exist. C is definitely false, And even D is false. Considering difference, the correct option is none of the given.