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Q: A substance that contains only one kind of atom is called- a A nuetron b A molecule c An element d A compound Which one Thanks?
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What is a substance that contains the same kind of atom?

an element


Is a substance where all the atoms are the same an element or compound?

Infact it is not an element but rather a molecule..


The smallest part of a substance that still has the characteristics of that substance is a what?

The smallest part of a substance is a molecule. A molecule can be a compound of different elements or be comprised of a single element.


What is the term for a particle composed of two or more non metal atoms?

A substance composed of two or more atoms of the same element is just a pure substance/element, a substance composed of different atoms is called a compound


What are small Particles that make up all substances?

If the substance is an element, the smallest will be an atom. If it is a compound, then that would be a molecule.


Is C2 considered a molecule or a compound?

It would be a molecule. It cannot be considered a compound because it contains atoms of only one element.


What small particle of substance retains the characteristics of the substance?

If it is an element, then the smallest particle that retains the characteristics of the element is an atom. If it is a diatomic element, then the smallest particle that retains the characteristics of the element is a molecule. If it is a molecular compound, then the smallest particle that retains the characteristics of the compound is a molecule. If it is an ionic compound, the smallest particle that retains characteristics of the compound is a formula unit.


How can a molecule be either n element or a compound?

A molecule is an element if it contains only one kind of atom, like oxygen, O2, and chlorine, Cl2. A molecule is a compound if it contains more than one kind of atom, such as water H2O, or methane, CH4.


What is the smallest substance?

A single molecule of hydrogen is the smallest substance. It consists of jut two protons and two electrons.


Is ozone an element a mixture or a compound?

O3 is a molecule / compound, not element


Smallest piece of matter?

The smallest part of any chemical element that can exist is an atom of that element. The smallest part of a chemical compound that can exist is a molecule of that compound.


Is top soil a pure substance?

No, it contains many compounds and elements mixed in any ratio. It contains humus, and other particles including dirt. It is a mixture. A pure substance must contains only one type or atom (Element) or one type of molecule (compound).