COLLEGE PHYSICS:VOL.1
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Chapter 12, Problem 2MCQ
To determine
The difference between - particle, a molecule, and an atom from the given options:
(a). A particle is bigger than a molecule or an atom
(b). Particles can be microscopic and macroscopic, while atoms and molecules are only microscopic.
(c). Molecules are made of atoms; both can be called particles.
(d). All are correct
(e). Both b and c are correct.
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