the smallest particle that has all the characteristics of a compound. the smallest particle that has all the characteristics of an element. a charged particle that is similar to a molecule. a charged particle that is larger than a molecule.
I am hesitating between 4 options to answer the following question, which option should I choose?
Question: An atom can best be described as
Possibilities:
- the smallest particle that has all the characteristics of a compound.
- the smallest particle that has all the characteristics of an element.
- a charged particle that is similar to a molecule.
- a charged particle that is larger than a molecule.

the smallest particle that has all the characteristics of an element.