Question

Different between molecule and atom?

Answer 1

Atom is a single thing while a number of atoms combine to form a molecule.

Answer 2

Answer:

Explanation:

Atom

An atom is the smallest particles of an element, which cannot be separated into a simpler form by chemical reaction.

An atom may or may not exist independently.

Examples - Hydrogen (H), Oxygen (O)

Molecule

A molecule is the tiniest particle of an element or compound which has the properties of that element or compound.

A molecule is capable of independent existence.

Examples - Hydrogen molecule (H₂), an Oxygen molecule (O₂), Water molecule (H₂O)