Distinguish between a molecule and a compound.

1.	Distinguish between a molecule and a compound.
Answer» Molecule: \(\bullet\) A molecule is the smallest particle made up of one or more than one atom in a definite ratio having stable and independent existence. \(\bullet\) e.g. Na – Mono atomic molecule O₂ – Diatomic molecule P₄ – Poly atomic molecule Compound: \(\bullet\) A molecule which contains two or more atoms of different elements are called a compound molecule. \(\bullet\) e.g. CO₂ – Carbon dioxide CH₄ – Methane H₂O – Water

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Molecule:

\(\bullet\) A molecule is the smallest particle made up of one or more than one atom in a definite ratio having stable and independent existence.

\(\bullet\) e.g. Na – Mono atomic molecule O₂ – Diatomic molecule P₄ – Poly atomic molecule

Compound:

\(\bullet\) A molecule which contains two or more atoms of different elements are called a compound molecule.

\(\bullet\) e.g. CO₂ – Carbon dioxide CH₄ – Methane H₂O – Water

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