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CHM 101 Atoms and Atomic Theory Objective Question
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Which of the following statements correctly distinguishes between a molecule and a compound?
Options
A All molecules are compounds, but not all compounds are molecules.
B All compounds are molecules, but not all molecules are compounds.
Correct Answer
C Molecules and compounds are identical terms with no distinction.
D Molecules consist of only one type of atom, while compounds consist of two or more types.
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

A compound is a substance containing two or more different elements chemically bonded. A molecule is two or more atoms (same or different) chemically bonded. Therefore, all compounds meet the definition of a molecule, but molecules like O2 or H2 consist of only one element and are not compounds.

Hint

Consider the definitions based on the types of atoms (elements) present in the chemical bond.

Question Info

Course: CHM 101
Topic: Atoms and Atomic Theory
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 1436 of 1872
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