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A molecule is formed when two or more atoms join together. And a compound is a molecule that contains at least two different elements. So all compounds are molecules but not all molecules are compounds.

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Are all molecules considered compounds?

No, not all molecules are considered compounds. Molecules can be compounds if they are made up of different elements bonded together chemically. However, molecules can also be made of just one type of element, in which case they are not considered compounds.


Do compounds always contain different types of atoms?

No, compounds can contain the same type of atoms bonded together. These are called diatomic molecules, such as oxygen gas (O2) or nitrogen gas (N2), where two atoms of the same element are chemically bonded.


Why all compounds are molecules but not all molecules are compound?

A few elements normally exist as molecules: hydrogen, nitrogen, oxygen, and the halogen gasses of group 7 on the periodic table. Two atoms of these gasses will combine to form a molecule (such as H2, O2, Cl2), but since they are the same type of atom, they are not compounds.


What are compounds made up of?

Compounds are made up of two or more different elements that are chemically bonded together. These elements combine in specific ratios to form compounds with unique properties.


How compounds and molecules are related to elements and atoms?

Atoms are the smallest units of an element into which that element can be divided. And atoms are the building blocks of molecules. Compounds are just that - something that is compounded or has two or more elements combined to make it up. Atoms are the building blocks of compounds. An atom of one element that combines with an atom of another element creates a compound, a molecule of that compound. A compound is made up of molecules, and they can be simple two-atom molecules or can be molecules that are dozens or hundreds of atoms in size.

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How are molecules and compounds similar?

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Are Organic compounds covalently bonded and they always contain oxygen?

Organic compounds are covalently bonded molecules that contain carbon, hydrogen, and sometimes other elements like oxygen, nitrogen, sulfur, or phosphorus. Oxygen is not always present in organic compounds, but it is a common element found in many organic molecules.


In a chemical change what is always formed?

A chemical change always forms one or more products which can be elements, molecules, and/or compounds.


Are compounds composed to molecules?

Are compounds composed OF molecules? Yes they are.


Are all compounds molecules?

YES!!!!!!!! All compounds are molecules HOWEVER not all molecules are compoundsTechnically, no. Ionic compounds form a crystal lattice rather than individual molecules. A compound is any combination of at least two different elements.


Do all compounds have chemical formulas?

Yes, all compounds are molecules, but not all molecules are compounds


What compounds are composed of molecules?

coavalent compounds


What does carbon and organic compounds almost always contain?

Carbon and organic compounds almost always contain hydrogen atoms. These two elements are commonly found together in organic molecules due to their ability to form stable covalent bonds, resulting in a wide variety of compounds.


Are all molecules considered compounds?

No, not all molecules are considered compounds. Molecules can be compounds if they are made up of different elements bonded together chemically. However, molecules can also be made of just one type of element, in which case they are not considered compounds.


Do polar compounds have stronger or weaker attractions between molecules?

Polar compounds have stronger attractions between molecules.


Which items are related to compounds?

New physical properties are some of the items related to compounds.