Question

Which of the following is not true for atoms?
they are building blocks of matter
they are made of protons, neutrons, and electrons
they are able to be divided by a chemical reaction
they are the smallest particle of any element

Answer 1

Okay lets discuss, what can we eliminate?

Answer 2

We know atoms are made up of, protons, neutrons, and electrons. So we can eliminate that.

Answer 3

We also know atoms are considered the 'building blocks of matter' so we can eliminate that as well.

Answer 4

And we know atoms are the smallest particle of any element. So the only option we are left with, is C.