What Is the Difference Between an Element and a Molecule

question 28

Multiple Choice

What is the difference between an element and a molecule?

• A) Molecules may be composed of different types of atoms, whereas elements are always composed of only one type of atom.
• B) Molecules are composed of only one type of atom, whereas elements are composed of different types of atoms.
• C) Molecules are elements.
• D) Molecules always have larger atomic weights than elements.
• E) Molecules do not have electrons, whereas elements do.

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