Can a molecule also be a compound?

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LM
Dec 3, 2016

Yes- all compounds are molecules

Explanation:

Molecules can be either elements or compounds, e.g. carbon or water respectively. Not all molecules are compounds, but all compounds are molecules, because they are at least two different types of atom that are chemically bonded.

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