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Differentiate between an atom and a molecule.


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Atom

Molecule

  1. If a molecule is further divided we get tiny particles called atom.
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 reactiveMolecules are less reactive.
6. Atom does not have a chemical bond.Atoms in a molecule are held by chemical bonds.

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