Question

What is the difference between the terms molecule and compound?

Answer 1

A molecule is a term used to describe any atoms that are connected by chemical bonds. Every combination of atoms is a molecule. A compound is a molecule made of atoms from different elements. All compounds are molecules, but not all molecules are compounds.

Answer 2

Molecule:-

•Molecule is the general term used to describe any atoms that are connected by chemical bonds.

•Every combination of atoms is a molecule.

Compound:-

• A compound is a molecule made of atoms from different elements. 

•All compounds are molecules, but not all molecules are compounds.