Which of the following statements is true?
A)a molecule is the smallest existing particle
B)chemical elements are made up of about 100 distinct molecules
C)molecules form atoms that determine chemical properties of a substance
D)molecules are the smallest subdivision of matter that still retain a substance's chemical properties
E)none of the above

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A molecule is formed when two or more atoms are chemically bonded together. It is the smallest subdivision of matter that still retains the chemical properties of a substance. Chemical elements are made up of only one type of atom, so they cannot be made of molecules. There are more than 100 distinct molecules known to exist, so option B is also incorrect. Option C is not correct because molecules are formed by atoms bonding together and it is the arrangement of atoms within the molecule that determines its chemical properties, not the other way around.

Which of the Following Statements Is True