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  1. What is the difference between an element and an atom?

    Sep 5, 2015 · Atoms are the smallest bits of ordinary matter Whereas an element is a substance that is made entirely from one type of atom Atoms themselves can be 'broken down' into …

  2. Visual explanation between Molecule vs Compound vs Element vs …

    Visual explanation between Molecule vs Compound vs Element vs Atom vs Substance? Ask Question Asked 8 years, 10 months ago Modified 8 years, 2 months ago

  3. What is the difference between O & O2 - Chemistry Stack Exchange

    Jan 9, 2017 · What is the difference between $\ce {O}$ and $\ce {O2}$. If C is carbon and then why $\ce {O2}$ is oxygen.

  4. Can an element be a single atom or a molecule made up of atoms …

    Sep 15, 2022 · Yes, element can refer to single atoms, to a molecule or, at the macroscopic level, to a sample made up of atoms grouped as molecules or not. The only requirement is that all …

  5. What is the definition of of 'compound', 'mixture', 'element' and ...

    When you get any element, molecule, compound or mixture don't think about complex stuff but think on the basic level. I have given the most basic definition (properties) of an element, …

  6. Which atom is the smallest atom? - Chemistry Stack Exchange

    Oct 2, 2021 · It has a single electron and a single proton, whereas the helium atom has a pair of electrons, a pair of neutrons, and a pair of protons, which obviously occupy more space than …

  7. Atoms vs Elements: Explaining the Difference - Physics Forums

    Jan 18, 2005 · Elements vs. atoms You are basically right. The word "element" was introduced, and even the periodic table constructed, before atomic theory was known. Now that we know …

  8. inorganic chemistry - What is the difference between 'particles ...

    Aug 15, 2014 · Elements are classes of atoms. Atoms of the same element are similar (if not identical) in their physical and chemical properties (but be aware of Isotopes which are …

  9. mole - amu and g/mol relation - Chemistry Stack Exchange

    Jun 20, 2014 · In other words, the ratio of amu/atom is the same as the ratio of g/mol. The definitions of amu and moles were intentionally chosen to make that happen (I'm surprised …

  10. Effective nuclear charge of oxygen atom (O) vs oxygen anion (O2-)

    Jul 5, 2019 · 0 The size of an anion is greater compared to its parent atom because former's effective nuclear charge is lesser than that of latter. I found on wikipedia that the effective …