According to the Dalton’s atomic theory, which smallest particle can live independently?

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answered Mar 1, 2022 by IshmeetKaur (115k points)
selected Mar 1, 2022 by YogitaMahadev

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Correct Answer - Option 2 : Atom

The Correct Answer is Atom.

Atom, smallest unit into which matter can be divided without the release of electrically charged particles.
It also is the smallest unit of matter that has the characteristic properties of a chemical element.
As such, the atom is the basic building block of chemistry.

A Molecule is an electrically neutral group of two or more atoms held together by chemical bonds. Molecules are distinguished from ions by their lack of electrical charge.
Positively charged ions are called Cations. A cation has more protons than electrons, consequently giving it a net positive charge.
Negatively charged ions are called Anions. An anion has more electrons than protons, consequently giving it a net negative charge.