Question

differentiate between molecules of compounds and molecules of elements

Answer 1

Molecules of a compound are each composed of more than one type of atom; for example, CO2 or C6H6.

Molecules of an element are each composed of only one type of atom; for example, H2, P4 or S6.

Answer 2

Atoms combine to form molecules.Molecules combine to form elements.Elements combine to form compounds.