Meaning of Molecule
A molecule can be defined as the smallest particle of an element or a compound that is capable of an independent existence and shows all the properties of that substance.
A molecule is a group of two or more atoms that are chemically bonded together, that is, tightly held together by attractive forces. Atoms of the same element or of different elements can join together to form molecules.
A molecule is symbolized by the symbols of the constituent element(s) and the number of atoms of each element present. It could be an element or a compound.
A molecule is formed when two or more atoms of any kind of element are joined together chemically.
Molecules of Elements
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