Differentiate between an atom and a molecule.
Atom | Molecule |
| The smallest tiny particle of a substance is called a molecule. |
2. Atoms are the building blocks of the matter. | Molecules are made up of atoms. |
3. Atoms are smaller than molecules. | Molecules are bigger than atoms. |
4. Atom does not exist in a free state except for noble gas. | Molecules exist in a free state. |
5. Except some of noble gas atoms are highly reactive | Molecules are less reactive. |
6. Atom does not have a chemical bond. | Atoms in a molecule are held by chemical bonds. |