Differentiate between:
Atom and molecule

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Sr.No. Properties Atom Molecule
1 Definition Atoms are the smallest particle of elements that exhibits all properties of an element and takes part in a chemical reaction. A molecule is the smallest particle of an element or compound which is formed by the combination of one or more than one atoms of the same or different type.
2 Existence May or may not exist independently have independent existence
3 Nature Reactive in nature except noble gases mostly neutral and stable
4 Example $O$ (oxygen), $N$ (nitrogen), $H$ (hydrogen) $H_{2} O$ (water), ${NH}_{3}$ (ammonia)

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Sr.No.	Properties	Atom	Molecule
1	Definition	Atoms are the smallest particle of elements that exhibits all properties of an element and takes part in a chemical reaction.	A molecule is the smallest particle of an element or compound which is formed by the combination of one or more than one atoms of the same or different type.
2	Existence	May or may not exist independently	have independent existence
3	Nature	Reactive in nature except noble gases	mostly neutral and stable
4	Example	$O$ (oxygen), $N$ (nitrogen), $H$ (hydrogen)	$H_{2} O$ (water), ${NH}_{3}$ (ammonia)