Which of the following statements is true?

A) an atom is the smallest particle known to exist
B) there are only about 100 different kinds of atoms that combine to form all substances
C) there are thousands of different kinds of atoms that account for a wide variety of substances
D) a large atom can be photographed with the aid of an ordinary microscope
E) none of the above


Answer: B

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