Question

i) Distinguish between an atom and a molecule. (ii) Differentiate between atom and ion.

Answer 1

Answer:

Atoms are single neutral particles. Molecules are neutral particles made of two or more atoms bonded together. An ion is a positively or negatively charged particle.

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Answer 2

Explanation:

1. An atom is the sub-component of a molecule, or the smallest unit of matter. It is the smallest part an element can divide into.

1.A molecule is made up of atoms that are bound by ionic, covalent or metallic bond.

ATOM

•The Smallest unit of element

•Not independent in solution

•Atoms form molecule

ions

•Single particle or collection of particles

•Is independent in solution

•Ions form electrovalent bond