Question

if we add two atoms of hydrogen and one atom of Oxygen then we get H2O gas that is a ............... ( molecule OR compound)​

Answer 1

Answer:

if we add two atoms of hydrogen and one atom of Oxygen then we get H2O gas that is a ............... ( molecule OR compound)

compound

Answer 2

H2O gas is a molecule as there is definite bond between hydrogen and oxygen.

In a compound, there is no bonds between the components. They are there to just fill in space and requirements.

Another way is that when a molecule is formed, the properties of the elements and of the molecule differs in a huge was.

This condition is not necessary in compounds.