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Atoms and Molecules — Science STD 9 — Question

Maharashtra BoardEnglish MediumSTD 9ScienceAtoms and Molecules2 Marks
Question
What is the difference between the molecule of an element and the molecule of a compound? Give one example of each.
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Answer

  1. The molecule of an element contains two or more similar atoms chemically bonded together.
For example: A molecule of hydrogen element consists of 2 hydrogen atoms combined together.
  1. Whereas the molecule of compound contains two or more different type of atoms chemically bonded together.
For example: The molecule of hydrogen chloride (HCl) contains two different type of atoms, i.e. H and Cl.

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