How does an atom differ from a molecule?

A molecule is a bunch of atoms combined.

An atom is the smallest part of an element, that you can get without splitting the nucleus of the atom.

Molecules are made of more two or more atoms joined together. The atoms can be same or different elements. A single molecule is the smallest piece of matter you can have without changing its properties.

Explanation:

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reaction:

na + cl ⇌ nacl

balanced chemical equation:

na + 2cl ⇌ nacl2

sodium + clorine goes to form sodium chloride (table salt).

the product is nacl2.

and the reactants are na and cl.

(note: if you don’t know what ⇌ means, read below: -

⇌(double head arrow) means reversible reaction).