What is the smallest particle of an element that still retains all the properties of the element?
a) an atom
b) a mineral
c) a compound
d) an isotope

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Answer:

A

Explanation:

basically, an atom is the smallest part of an element, a compound is usually two or more elements that are chemically combined, and isotope, there are subdivisions of isotopes, but basically, isotopes of the same element have different structural formula but the same molecular formula