-science differentiate between an atom and a molecule
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An atom is smallest particle in an element that has the properties of the element. It is not possible to breakdown the atom further retaining the properties of the element. Atoms are not visible to the naked eye and are the basic building blocks. For example the atoms of element gold cannot be broken down further and each atom has the properties of gold.
Molecules are formed by the combination of two or more atoms. Unlike atoms, molecules can be subdivided to individual atoms. The atoms are bonded together in a molecule. Molecules also are not visible to the naked eye, while can be seen through highly magnifying microscopes and other scientific devices.
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Atom :
1] It is a smallest particle of an element.
2] It consists of nucleus (containing protons and neutrons) and electrons.
3] It can neither be seen through naked eye nor through magnifying microscope.
4] It is not visible to naked eye, while can be seen through highly magnifying microscope.
5] It cannot be further divided
6] It may or may not have independent existence.
7] It has nuclear bond or attraction within it i.e. it involves electrostatic attraction between the positive nucleus and electrons.
Molecule :
1] It is a group of two or more atoms combined together.
2] It consists of combination of two or more same or different atoms chemically bound together. e.g. H2, HCl, NaCl etc.
3] it is not visible to naked eye, while can be seen through highly magnifying microscope.
4] It can further be divided to give individual atoms.
5] They are capable of having independent existence.
6] For example, atom of oxygen (O) has no independent existence but its molecule exists as O2 in nature.
7] It has chemical attraction or bonding between the atoms i.e. it involves single, double or triple bonds between the atoms.
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