Molecule or Compound

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What is a compound?

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A compound is a substance formed when two or more different types of atoms chemically bond together.

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What is a molecule?

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A molecule is any combination of two or more atoms that are chemically combined, which can be of the same or different elements.

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What is an element?

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An element is a pure substance that cannot be broken down into simpler substances by chemical means and consists of only one type of atom.

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How do compounds differ from molecules?

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All compounds are molecules, but not all molecules are compounds. Compounds consist of different types of atoms, while molecules can consist of the same type of atoms.

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What is a chemical bond?

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A chemical bond is the force that holds atoms together in a compound or molecule.

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What is the smallest unit of a compound?

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The smallest unit of a compound is a molecule.

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Can a molecule be made up of only one type of atom?

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Yes, a molecule can consist of only one type of atom, such as O2 (oxygen gas), which is a molecule but not a compound.

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What is the difference between a homogeneous mixture and a compound?

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A homogeneous mixture contains two or more substances that are evenly distributed but not chemically bonded, while a compound consists of atoms that are chemically bonded.

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What is a diatomic molecule?

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A diatomic molecule is a molecule that consists of two atoms, which can be of the same or different elements, such as H2 or CO.

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What is the significance of chemical formulas?

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Chemical formulas represent the types and numbers of atoms in a molecule or compound, providing essential information about its composition.