The smallest unit of chemical structure that cannot be altered by chemical change is called:
a. an element c. a molecule
b. an atom d. a compound
B
An atom is the smallest unit of chemical structure. It cannot be altered by chemical change.
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A) General systems theory B) Role theory C) Rational choice theory D) Social networks
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