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  • CO2: Atom vs. Molecule - Understanding Chemical Structures
    No, CO2 (carbon dioxide) is not an example of an atom. It is a molecule.

    Here's why:

    * Atom: The smallest unit of an element that retains the chemical properties of that element. Examples include carbon (C), oxygen (O), and hydrogen (H).

    * Molecule: Two or more atoms held together by chemical bonds.

    In CO2, there is one carbon atom bonded to two oxygen atoms.

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