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Molecules

Author: Amanda Soderlind

Atom: the most basic part of an element. All matter is made of atoms.

Molecules: 2 or more atoms bonded (held) together

 

Example: Water (H2O) is a molecule. It is composed of 2 hydrogen atoms and one oxygen atom. There are a total of 3 (2+1) atoms in one molecule of water. 

 

Molecules