Definition of atom

The most used definition of atom is as follows,

        “The smallest particle of an element, which may or may not have an independent existence but can take part in a chemical reaction is called atom.”

For example, the smallest particle of hydrogen, which does not exist independently is called atom of Hydrogen, whereas the smallest part of helium, which exist independently is called atom of helium, which exist independently is called atom of helium.






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