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What is the difference between a molecule and a compound?

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-A molecule consists of two or more atoms that are chemically joined together

Example of molecule: H2 (molecular hydrogen); it has two hydrogen atoms

-A compound IS a molecule that consists of two different types of elements

Example of compound: H2O (water); it has two hydrogen atoms and one oxygen atom
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