Write the difference between molecule and compound.

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A molecule is formed when two or more similar or different atoms combine. For example, $H_{2}$ and $C O_{2}$ are molecules.
A compound is formed when two or more than two different atoms combine. In a compound, the molecule is the smallest unit.
For example, $N a O H$

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