Question

Q5 How would you differentiate between a molecule of element and a molecule of compound
Write one example of each type​

Answer 1

Explanation:

A molecule of an element is defined as two or more atoms of the same element bound with each other

Example: H2, O2, Cl2, N2 etc.

A molecule of a compound is defined as two or more atoms of different element bound with each other.

Example: HCl, CuSO4, NaCl, Na2SO4 etc.

Answer 2

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.