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The atom of an element is smaller than a molecule.
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Which is smaller an element or a molecule?
An atom of an element is usually smaller than a molecule of a compound. Molecules are made by bonding 2 or more atoms, of one or more elements. The molecule is the smallest particle of a compound.
Which particle is smaller a proton molecule atom or nucleus?
A proton is smaller than a nucleus, which is smaller than an atom, which is again smaller than a molecule.
Is an atom smaller than a molecule?
An atom is the basic unit of matter . It is virtually the smallest thing that exists and has the properties of an element . The size of an element can't really be measured . However , any amount of an element that consists of more than one atom would , of course , be larger than an atom . By definition , a molecule consists of 2 or more atoms , so no , an atom is not bigger than a molecule . (of course , this is taking in the average size of an atom . Atoms of extremely heavy elements , such as Uranium , would be comparable to the size of a molecule of hydrogen (h2) which is a very small molecule .
Is a molecule of oxygen larger than a molecule of hydrogen?
A single oxygen atom is smaller than a molecule.
Is a compound a molecule composed of one type of element only?
No, a compound is a molecule composed of MORE THAN ONE type of element.
Is molecule larger or smaller than an atom?
Larger.
What is bigger than life but smaller than a molecule?
The Universe. an atom
Barium element is larger or smaller than caesium?
Barium is smaller than Cesium
How is a element is different from a compound?
Elements can be broken down into smaller pieces: a compounds smallest particle is a molecule
What is more specific than a cell but less specific than an element?
A molecule.
Which of the following level of organization is smaller than the cell?
Molecule
Microscopic particles of matter that are smaller than a molecule?
atoms
