Q. What are the differences between an atom and a molecule?
Top Answer
| Atom | Molecule |
| An atom is the smallest unit of an element. It cannot be broken down further while keeping its chemical properties. | A molecule is formed when two or more atoms chemically bond together. |
| Atoms are made of three tiny particles: protons, neutrons, and electrons. | Molecules can be made of the same type of atom or different types of atoms. |
| Example: Hydrogen atom (H): It has 1 proton and 1 electron. Oxygen atom (O): It has 8 protons, 8 neutrons, and 8 electrons. | Examples: Oxygen molecule (O₂): Made of two oxygen atoms bonded together. Water molecule (H₂O): Made of two hydrogen atoms and one oxygen atom bonded together. |
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