Question

what is the difference between the smallest particle of an element and 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

Their atomic number changes and valency and molecule.

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