Which one of the following statements CORRECTLY describes the relationship between an atom and an element?

A) An element is the fundamental unit of an atom.
B) An element is composed of atoms that are joined together by ionic and covalent bonds.
C) An atom is composed of different elements that are joined together by ionic and covalent bonds.
D) An atom is the smallest unit of an element that demonstrates all of the properties of that element.


D

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