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What is the smallest unit of matter with unique characteristics?
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∙ 14y ago
That would be an atom. Atoms go down to protons, neutrons and electrons, but these do not have unique characteristics. So, the smallest particle with unique characteristics is an atom.
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What is the smallest unit that has all the characteristics of life?
cells
Smallest basic unit of matter?
an atom Actually, the smallest unit of matter is called a Quark. Quarks combine to form protons and neutrons, which are the core of an atom.
What is the basic structural unit of living matter?
the basic structural unit of living matter is THE ATOM
What is the smallest unit of all matter that makes up an element?
An atom.
Is cell or particle smaller?
When you consider the composition of living and non living things, both can be broken down into what comprises them. If one considers non-living matter, then "particle" may be used to describe the smallest unit. As knowledge advances, a "particle" by definition has evolved i.e., quarks being the smallest "particle" of an atom whereas for years it was thought that the atom was the smallest unit of matter. Conversely, the cell is considered the smallest unit of organic (living) matter The only major difference between them is that a cell is the smallest particle of a living object and a molecule (made up of atoms) is the smallest unit of a nonliving object.
What is the smallest unit of matter that makes up liquid matter?
The phase of matter, whether solid, liquid, or gas, is dependent upon temperature. Atoms are the smallest unit of matter that have consistent chemical characteristics, which would include the melting or freezing point, so if we are talking about liquids, we would have to use the atom as the smallest unit.
The smallest unit of matter that retains the properties and characteristics of an element is?
An atom of that element has all the properties of that element.
What is the smallest unit of matter that can exist by itself and retain all of a substance's chemical properties?
This smallest unit of matter is the atom.
What is the smallest chemical unit of matter?
The smallest unit of a chemical element is the iron.
What is the smallest complete unit of matter?
The smallest unit of matter is an atom, which is made up of protons, neutrons, and electrons. Protons and neutrons are made up of quarks, while electrons are thought to be fundamental particles.
The smallest unit of all matter is an?
atom
What is the smallest unit of an element that has its own unique properties?
atom
What is the smallest unit of compound with the same chemical characteristics?
The molecule.
How do you describe the atom?
Smallest unit of matter that is indivisible.
What is the smallest unit of an element and still maintains the characteristics is?
That would be AN ATOM.
What is the smallest unit of a compound with the same chemical characteristics?
molecule
Si unit for matter?
SI stands for Systems International. The unit for matter is kilograms. This unit can be used to describe the largest amount of matter to the smallest amount.
