Atoms and Molecules: Understanding the Building Blocks of Matter

What is the basic unit of matter?

Choose one:

a) Atoms

b) Molecules

Answer:

Atoms

Atoms are the basic unit of matter. They are the building blocks of everything around us, from the air we breathe to the food we eat. Atoms are made up of protons, neutrons, and electrons. The different combinations of these particles create different elements.