what is an element? What is a molecule? What are their differences
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It is made up of only one type of atom. For example, oxygen is an element that is made up of only oxygen atoms. A molecule, on the other hand, is a group of two or more atoms that are chemically bonded together. These atoms can be of the same element or different Show more…
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