Question

Differentiate between the following.

Atoms and molecules

Answer 1

Basis	Atom	Molecule
Meaning	They are tiny particles of an element that can or cannot occur freely.	Molecule is a set of atoms that came together by a bond. Also, they are the smallest unit of a compound.
Existence	They may or may not exist freely.	They exist in a free state.
Contains	It contain a nucleus (proton, and neutron) and electron.	It contains two or more different or identical elements that bonded together.
Shape	They have a spherical shape.	They have a triangular, linear or angular shape.
Visibility	Not visible to naked eyes and also not to magnifying microscope	Not visible to naked eyes but are visible through a magnifying microscope
Reactivity	They are highly reactive and subject to certain exceptions	It is comparatively less reactive.
Bond	It has a nuclear bond.	It has a covalent bond.