Answer to Question #189256 in General Chemistry for anum

Question

Differentiate between the followings:

      I. Atoms and molecules      II. Elements and compounds

Answer 1

I) Atoms are single neutral particles while molecules are neutral particles made of two or more atoms bonded together.

II) An element is made up of one type of atom only while a compound is a substance made up of two or more atoms of different elements chemically joined (or bonded) together.