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Molecules are formed by the combination of atoms.


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True
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Solution

The correct option is A True
  • An atom usually does not have an independent existence. Therefore, atoms combine to form molecules.
  • A molecule is the smallest particle of matter, which can exist independently and retain matter's physical and chemical properties.
  • The atoms of an element combine to give a molecule of the element.
  • The atoms of different elements combine to give a molecule, which is called a molecule of a compound.

Concluding statement: Molecules are formed by the combination of atoms. Hence, the given statement is true.


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