PLEASE HELP I WILL GIVE U BRAINLIEST :) This chart shows four atoms, labeled W, X, Y, and Z. These atoms can combine with each other to form molecules.

Which combination of atoms will form a molecule, but not a compound?

A. W and X
B. X and Y
C. W and Z
D. Y and Z

W and Z

Explanation:

Atoms of the SAME element OR two atoms of DIFFERENT elements will form a MOLECULE.

E.g. 2 atoms of hydrogen + 1 atom of oxygen => 1 molecule of water. This 1 molecule of water can also be called a compound.

Also, 2 atoms of Oxygen can combine to form 1 molecule of Oxygen. This 1 molecule of Oxygen cannot be referred to as a compound.

Atoms of DIFFERENT elements form a COMPOUND.

Therefore, compounds are molecules, but molecules are not compounds.

Thus, the combination of atoms that will form a molecule, but not a compound is:

W(oxygen) + Z(oxygen) = molecule

W and Z

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