Question

What is the difference between the smallest part of an element and the smallest particle of a compound

Answer 1

Molecule is the smallest particle of a substance that exists independently. Molecules of most elements are made up of only one of atom of that element. Oxygen, along with nitrogen, hydrogen, and chlorine are made up of two atoms. ... A compound is a substance formed when two or more elementsare chemically joined.

Answer 2

Hii buddy here is ur answer.The smallest part of an element is known as atom .It takes part in a chemical reaction.Whereas the smallest part of a compound is known as molecule.It does not take part in chemical reaction.