What is the difference between a molecule and a compund???
2007-05-31 12:10:16 · 5 answers · asked by alibee 2 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry
A molecule is the smallest part of a compound thatcan exist and still have the properties of that compound.
2007-05-31 12:13:28 · answer #1 · answered by steve_geo1 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
O2, N2 are not compounds they are pure elements. There is no such thing as an NaCl molecule - the pair of atoms does not exist in bonded isolation.
Methane hydrate is not stoichiometric. What would the "molecule" be? Ditto urea and thiourea inclusion complexes.
2007-05-31 12:17:19 · answer #2 · answered by Uncle Al 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A compound is a mixture of two elements that have chemically bonded. Molecules are substances that compose of two atoms or more (can be the same or different element). They are the smallest particles of a compound.
2007-05-31 12:17:15 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
what the different fellow stated is partly terrific.. the definition of molecules doesnt contain compounds..however the definition of compounds incorporates molecules... a molecule is a (i dont comprehend what to place right here) formed via a million or many atoms.. while a compound is (i dont comprehend what to place right here) formed from atoms or from molecules.. sou can see why the definition of molecules doesnt contain compounds..however the definition of compounds incorporates molecules... wish that facilitates...
2016-11-24 19:56:56 · answer #4 · answered by satterly 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Indeed, a molecule is the smallest part (one) of a compound.
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2007-05-31 13:20:19 · answer #5 · answered by teachr 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋