The smallest quantity of an element that retains the properties of an element is a(n):
A) neutron.
B) atom.
C) proton.
D) electron.

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An atom is the smallest quantity of an element that retains the properties of that element. Atoms consist of protons, neutrons, and electrons, but if any of these components are added or removed, the resulting particle will have different properties and will not be considered the same element.

The Smallest Quantity of an Element That Retains the Properties