Question

Short answer type questions
Differentiate between a molecule of an element and a molecule of a compound.
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Answer 1

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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

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Mixtures do not have meting or boiling point, but compounds have fixed melting and boiling point. Examples of mixtures are Alloys like brass, bismuth, chromium, oceanic water (salt and water), mixtures of gases, etc., while Sodium Chloride, Baking soda, Methane, Salt, etc., are the examples of the compounds.