Question

Explain the different between atom and molecule of an element. Can a molecule of an element be the same as its atom? Give an example. ​

Answer 1

Answer:

The only difference between a molecule of a compound and a molecule of an element is that in a molecule of an element, all the atoms are the same. For example, in a molecule of water (a compound), there is one oxygen atom and two hydrogen atoms. But in a molecule of oxygen (an element), both of the atoms are oxygen.

Answer 2

Answer:

A atom is not able to exist by itself. A molecule is able to exist by itself. number of atoms come together a molecule is formed. number of molecule come together a simple product is formed.