2007-01-23 02:43:13 · 5 answers · asked by Kitty 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry
It depends on what type of compound. If it is covalent then it is a molecule. If it is ionic then it is a unit cell.
With NaCl, ionic,the Na+'s are attracted to Cl-'s all around it and the Cl- 's are surrounded by Na+'s
2007-01-23 02:51:46 · answer #1 · answered by science teacher 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hey I think you are kidding but even though I wanna say about this.
A smallest particle of an element is called atom but in the case of a compund the smallest particle is called as molecule since it has all the atoms of its constituents in the proportion or ratio. If you are not satisfied please send me a message at verticle_axis@yahoo.co.in
2007-01-23 02:49:54 · answer #2 · answered by verticle_axis 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is indeed an atom. A water molecule is composed of 2 Hydrogen atoms and 1 Oxygen atom.
2007-01-23 02:52:14 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
IT IS THE MOLECULE . If you decompose the molecules in its atomes or smaller contituants, the nature of the compound changes.
2007-01-23 02:47:14 · answer #4 · answered by maussy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
a molecule
2007-01-23 02:48:36 · answer #5 · answered by Janelyn B 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋