Explaining Phenomena Observe the phenomenon in the model to the right. Each ring is a separate magnet. Notice
that the magnets are not touching. Use evidence you have gathered from the video to
explain why the magnets are not touching.

Which statement is the best definition of an atom? a) anything that has mass and occupies space. b) the smallest particle that has the properties of an element. c) a substance that cannot be broken down chemically into simpler substances. eliminate d) the smallest unit of a substance that exhibits all of the properties characteristic of that substance.