How do molecules differ from elements?

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Callum S.
Nov 26, 2015

They have different number of elements in them.

Explanation:

Elements are made up of only one type of atom, such as gallium, #Ga#, or silicon, #Si#.

Molecules are made up of more than one element, such as trinitrotoluene, or TNT. It is composed of carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, and nitrogen. It has the chemical formula #C_7H_5N_3O_6#.

Molecules also have a more complex structure than elements, due to the fact that they contain different numbers of elements.

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