An atom is the . A
indestructible part of an element

B
smallest particle of an element that retains the properties of the element

C
smallest portion of any substance that can exist independently

D
least complex particle of all matter the exitence of which can only be inferred philosophically

Which statement is best described as a atom

What type of energy do chemical bonds have? what type of energy is it converted to during chemical reactions? question 15 options: chemical bonds have kinetic energy, which is converted to potential energy during chemical reactions. chemical bonds have electric energy, which is converted to potential energy during chemical reactions. chemical bonds have heat energy, which is converted to kinetic energy during chemical reactions. chemical bonds have potential energy, which is converted to heat energy during chemical reactions.

In 2002, the rare earth elements mine in mountain pass, california was closed because