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Describe the difference between elements and compounds and atoms and molecules

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Answer:

element are made up of the same type of atom, while a molecule is made up of 2 or more atoms of the same species. a compound is made up of 2 or more different types of atoms of different species

Step-by-step explanation:

essentialy, elements and compounds are made both of atoms, except elements are made of one type of atom, while compounds are made up of 2 or more types of atoms.

an atom is the smallest building block of matter while molecules consist of one or more atoms bonded together

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