The smallest unit of matter that has the characteristic properties of it’s element is called an “atom”.
Individual atoms are called “elements” for that reason.
There are smaller divisions of matter, however those no longer have the characteristics of the element that they may be a part of. A hydrogen electron is indistinguishable from an argon electron, or any other.
Answer:
true
Explanation:
the equator is warmer than the poles because the equator is significantly closer to the sun than are the poles (i.e. the equator "bulges out" toward the sun)