Question
Which of the following statements is not true about an atom?

Answer

  1. Atoms are not able to exist independently.
  1. Atoms aggregate in large numbers to form the matter that we can see, feel or touch.
Explanation:
The molecules and ions aggregate together in large number to form the matter. We cannot see the individual molecules/ ions with our eyes, only we can see the various substances which are a big collection of molecules/ ions. Atoms of only inert gases can exist independently, i.e. as single atoms. Rest of the statements about an atom are true.

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