What is an atom?
An atom is the basic unit of the matter. It is composed of a nucleus containing protons and neutrons, and electrons that orbit around the nucleus in different shells.
What is a molecule?
A molecule is a combination of two or more atoms that are joined together by chemical bonds. Molecules can be simple or complex and can be organic or inorganic compounds.
Differences between atoms and molecules
Size
Atoms are the smallest units of an element, while molecules are much larger than atoms and are made up of a combination of atoms.
Composición
Atoms are made up of subatomic particles, while molecules are made up of atoms linked together by chemical bonds.
Properties
- Atoms have unique chemical properties that allow them to combine with other atoms to form molecules.
- Molecules have unique properties based on the composition of the atoms that make them up.
State of matter
Atoms can exist in a solid, liquid or gaseous state. Molecules can also exist in these states, but they can also exist in a plasma state or dissolved in a liquid.
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