explain differences between atoms and molecules?
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An atom has a nucleus surrounded by electrons. The electrons are negatively charged particles. The nucleus contains neutrons and positively charged protons. ... So anotherdifference between atoms and molecules is that when similar atomscombine together in varying numbers,molecules of different properties can be formed
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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)
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