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OpenStudy (anonymous):

its just a simple question.please someone clearly explain the difference between molecules atoms and elements

OpenStudy (abhisar):

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OpenStudy (abhisar):

\(\bigstar\) Element is made up of individual atoms. For instance, Elemental Oxygen is made up of Oxygen atoms. \(\bigstar\) A molecule is made up two or more similar or different atoms bound together chemically. For example, O\(_2\) is oxygen molecule made up of 2 oxygen atoms. \(\bigstar\) Compound is made up of molecules which are made up atleast two or more different atoms. For example CO\(_2\) is a compound whose molecule is made up of 1 carbon and 2 oxygen molecule.

OpenStudy (abhisar):

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OpenStudy (abhisar):

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OpenStudy (abhisar):

Waiting for ur response !

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Atoms = nucleus + electron(s) Element = a "type" of atom For example: A jar can be filled with 5 million helium atoms BUT that jar only has 1 element (1 "type" of atom) in it. Molecules = 2 or more atoms bonded to each other **All atoms have a nucleus made up of protons and neutrons, with the exception of the lightest isotope of Hydrogen, which only has 1 proton in the nucleus.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

@Abhisar You said "★ Compound is made up of molecules which are made up atleast two or more different atoms. For example CO2 is a compound whose molecule is made up of 1 carbon and 2 oxygen molecule." However, your last sentence should say "2 oxygen ATOMS"

OpenStudy (abhisar):

Yes it's a typo ! Thnx for rectifying it

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Np

OpenStudy (abhisar):

\(\huge\color{red}{\bigstar}\)\(\huge\text{Rectification}\)\(\huge\color{red}{\bigstar}\) \(\color{blue}{\text{Originally Posted by}}\) @Abhisar \(\bigstar\) Element is made up of individual atoms. For instance, Elemental Oxygen is made up of Oxygen atoms. \(\bigstar\) A molecule is made up two or more similar or different atoms bound together chemically. For example, O\(_2\) is oxygen molecule made up of 2 oxygen atoms. \(\bigstar\) Compound is made up of molecules which are made up atleast two or more different atoms. For example CO\(_2\) is a compound whose molecule is made up of 1 carbon and 2 oxygen atoms. \(\color{blue}{\text{End of Quote}}\)

OpenStudy (anonymous):

*Also, the # of protons an atom has in its nucleus determines what element it is. For example, an atom with 3 protons in its nucleus would mean it's the element Lithium.

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