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what is difference between the molecule of an element and the molecule of a compound ive one example of each

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Molecule of an element is formed by combination of the atoms of that particular atoms only.
e.g. Molecule of Nitrogen is formed by combination of two atoms of N only i.e. N₂.
Molecule of oxygen is formed by combination of two atoms O only i.e. O₂.

Molecule of a compound is formed by combination of atoms of different elements.
e.g. CO₂ is formed by combination of 1 atom of C and two atoms of O.

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