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  • Helium Atoms: Why They Aren't Molecules - A Scientific Explanation
    Atoms of helium are not considered to be molecules. Here's why:

    * Definition of a Molecule: A molecule is formed when two or more atoms bond together chemically.

    * Helium's Nature: Helium is a noble gas, meaning it has a full outer shell of electrons. This makes it extremely stable and unreactive. It doesn't readily form bonds with other atoms.

    Therefore, a single helium atom exists as an individual entity, not as a molecule.

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