Question

What are the difference between atoms and molecules ? ​

Answer 1

Atoms :

• Atom refers to the smallest constituent unit of a chemical element.
• It consists of nucleus (containing protons and neutrons) and electrons.

Molecules :

• Molecules refer to a group of two or more atoms that are held together due to chemical bonds.
• It consists of combination of two or more same or different atoms chemically bound together. e.g. H2, HCl, NaCl etc.

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Answer 2

Answer:

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Explanation:

Atoms:

Definition of Atoms: Most fundamental and smallest part that can exist of an element.

Example Of An Atom: Oxygen – O

                                    Phosphorus – P

Structure: The smallest particle with properties of an element.

Molecules:

Definition of an molecule: Two or more atoms chemically bonded together.

Example of an molecule: Sulphur – S8

                                         Water – H2O

Structure: Combination of two or more atoms.

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