Which of these statements is true?
A)A molecule is the smallest particle that exists.
B)Chemical elements are made up of about 100 distinct molecules.
C)Molecules form atoms that in turn determine chemical properties of a substance.
D)Molecules are the smallest subdivision of matter that still retains chemical properties of a substance.
E)None of these statements is true.

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A molecule is not the smallest particle that exists, as atoms make up molecules. Chemical elements are made up of atoms, not molecules. Molecules do not form atoms, but rather are made up of atoms. The most accurate statement is that molecules are the smallest subdivision of matter that still retains chemical properties of a substance.

Which of These Statements Is True