If a sample of gold were reduced to the smallest possible particles of pure gold, which statement would most accurately describe the result? If a sample of gold were reduced to the smallest possible particles of pure gold, which statement would most accurately describe the result?

A The sample would be reduced to atoms of gold.

BThe sample would be reduced to molecules of gold.

C The sample would be reduced to protons and neutrons of gold.

D The sample would be reduced to electrons and protons of gold.