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what are elements made up of ? what are moleculesmade up of ? what is the difference between these 2 ? what are compounds made up of ?

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An element is the purest form of matter and is made up of similar types of atoms linked together, like Fe, Na, N,O etc.

A molecule is made up of two or more similar or different types of atoms. Ex: Cl2 ,N2 ,H2O etc.

A compound is made up of two or more different types of atoms mixed in a definite ratio. like H2O , NaOH etc.


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