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What are the differences between an atom, a molecule, and a compound?

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Atoms are the thing that make up molecules and compounds. Molecules contain two or more atoms and are held together by covalent bonds, whereas compounds are held together by ionic bonds.
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Atoms are the thing that make up molecules and compounds. Molecules contain two or more atoms and are held together by covalent bonds, whereas compounds are held together by ionic bonds. Two or more elements bonded together through ionic attraction.

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