Question

Some chemical bonds are considered molecules while others are considered compounds.

Explain what the difference is and provide one example for each.

Answer 1

Molecule is the general term used to describe any atoms that are connected by chemical bonds. Every combination of atoms is a molecule. A compound is a molecule made of atoms from different elements. All compounds are molecules, but not all molecules are compounds.

One example of a molecule is
`Cl_2` (chlorine).

Examples of a compound is NaCl (sodium chloride) or
`H_2O\\` (water)