Q. What is the electrical state of a molecule, considered the smallest part of matter retaining the properties of the original matter?
Answer: Neutral
Notes: A molecule represents the smallest portion of a substance that retains the characteristics of the substance. It's electrically neutral because it's made up of atoms that bond together, sharing or exchanging electrons to achieve stability. This process balances out the electrical charges of the protons and electrons, rendering the molecule as a whole electrically neutral.