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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