difference between Atom and Compound
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An atom is the smallest particle that can exist. Everything is made from atoms. A compound is a substance made up of two or more atoms of different elements chemically joined (or bonded) together. For example, carbon dioxide gas (CO2) consists of one carbon atom and two oxygen atoms bonded together.
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Atom:
- The smallest particle of an element is called as atom.
- Atom is not divisible.
- Atom is formed by particles - Electrons, protons and neutrons.
- Atoms are the basic building block of elements.
- Atoms are not always stable in nature.
- Example: Oxygen(O) and Sulphur(S).
Compound:
- The bonding between different types of atom forms compound.
- Two or more atoms bond together to form a new compound.
- On breaking down the compound, the properties of constituent elements are found.
- Compound attains stability.
- Compound are also called molecule.
- Example: Oxygen(O2) and Sulphur(S8).
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