atom
Pronunciation
Noun
B1 Intermediate
Quick answer
The smallest unit of a chemical element that still has the properties of that element.
Test yourself
Which word fits the gap? "Every _____ of oxygen contains eight protons."
Answer: atom
In your own words, what does "atom" mean?
The smallest unit of a chemical element that still has the properties of that element.
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