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  • Understanding Chemical Compounds: What Are They?
    A molecule made of more than one element is called a compound.

    Here's a breakdown:

    * Molecule: A group of two or more atoms held together by chemical bonds.

    * Element: A pure substance made up of only one type of atom.

    * Compound: A substance formed when two or more different elements are chemically combined in a fixed ratio.

    Examples of compounds:

    * Water (H₂O): Made of hydrogen (H) and oxygen (O)

    * Carbon dioxide (CO₂): Made of carbon (C) and oxygen (O)

    * Sodium chloride (NaCl): Made of sodium (Na) and chlorine (Cl)

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