What is the difference between a molecule and a compund??

Question

Give me a simple answer to say to my teacher.

(Dam things so annoying!)

Answer 1

A molecule is a bit broader than a compound. Molecules may include bonds which are physical, such as hydrates. Compounds are molecules in which the bonds are linked by electron interaction. This generally means covalent bonding. Some folks will not regard ionic bonds as compounds, because the ions are pulled close to each other, but form a matrix rather than a pure, self contained compound.

Answer 2

O2, N2 are actually not compounds they are organic components. there's no such situation as an NaCl molecule - the pair of atoms does not exist in bonded isolation. Methane hydrate isn't stoichiometric. What would the "molecule" be? Ditto urea and thiourea inclusion complexes.

Answer 3

I'd say that it's the same thing only more. A compound is made up of molecules. Both are made up of atoms.

Answer 4

A compound consists of molecules.

Answer 5

what the other fellow said is partially correct..

the definition of molecules doesnt include compounds..but the definition of compounds includes molecules...

a molecule is a (i dont know what to put here) formed by 1 or many atoms..

whereas a compound is (i dont know what to put here) formed from atoms or from molecules..

sou can see why the definition of molecules doesnt include compounds..but the definition of compounds includes molecules...

hope that helps...

Answer 6

a molecule is a unit of measure for compunds.
i.e. an atom is to an element as a molecule is to a compound; two atoms of iron and four molecules of brass

Answer 7

Molecules make up compounds.