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Chemistry Forums for Students => Undergraduate General Chemistry Forum => Topic started by: Mitch on April 07, 2004, 07:11:57 AM

Title: Molecules vs Compunds
Post by: Mitch on April 07, 2004, 07:11:57 AM

Anyone know what the chemical difference between the two words?

Title: Re:Molecules vs Compunds
Post by: Scratch- on April 07, 2004, 11:01:28 AM

A compound contains more than one element, salts for example. A molecule is a combination of atoms, so it could be O2 for example or it could be a compound.

Title: Re:Molecules vs Compunds
Post by: gregpawin on April 07, 2004, 11:55:38 PM

Isn't this the one your professor didn't know?

Title: Re:Molecules vs Compunds
Post by: Donaldson Tan on April 12, 2004, 10:35:57 AM

A molecule is a group of atoms joined together by covalent or coordinate bonds.

A compound is a substance made by combination of different elements via a chemical reaction.