The smallest piece of an element that maintains the identity of that element is called a(n) _____.

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An atom is the smallest unit of an element that retains all the properties of that element, making it the correct answer. Compounds are made of two or more elements chemically combined, molecules can be the smallest unit of a compound or element but are not the smallest piece of an element that maintains its identity, ingredients refer to components of a mixture, and particles is a more general term that can refer to atoms, molecules, or other small units.

The Smallest Piece of an Element That Maintains the Identity