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3. Explain what the difference is between an oxygen atom and an oxygen molecule.

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An oxygen atom is what is found on the periodic table. The Oxygen atom is made of 8 proton, 8 electrons and generally 8 neutrons.The oxygen molecule is made of two oxygen atoms that have formed a double bond with each other and share valence electrons.

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