Chemistry
Differentiate between an atom and a molecule.
Matter
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| Atom | Molecule |
|---|---|
| An atom is the smallest possible unit of matter that exhibits all the properties of that matter and may or may not have independent existence. | A molecule is the smallest unit of matter which exhibits all the properties of that kind of matter and also has an independent existence. |
| An atom of a matter is smaller than its molecule. | A molecule is bigger than atom as it is made up of two or more atoms. |
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