Which statement is incorrect? Elements are building blocks for compunds. An atom is the smallest particle that can exist for an element. Thermal energy is a form of potnetial energy. A solid demonstartes the properties of definite volume and definite shape.

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Which statement is incorrect?

Elements are building blocks for compunds.

An atom is the smallest particle that can exist for an element.

Thermal energy is a form of potnetial energy.

A solid demonstartes the properties of definite volume and definite shape.

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Statement true/false explanation
Elements are building blocks for compounds. True The compound is formed from the elements.
An atom is the smallest particle that can exist for an element. true The smallest stable particle of the element is the atom.
Thermal energy is a form of potential energy. false The thermal energy is the form of kinetic energy, not potential entry. 
A solid demonstrates the properties of definite volume and definite shape. true All the solid demonstrates the properties of definite volume and definite shape.
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