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What is the fundamental unit of an element? What is the fundamental unit of a chemical compound?
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An atom is the smallest unit of an element that retains the chemical properties of that element. It consists of a nucleus, which contains protons and neutrons, and electrons that orbit around the nucleus. Show more…
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