What is a molecule with atoms from two or more different elements?
Chemistry · High School · Thu Feb 04 2021
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A molecule that consists of atoms from two or more different elements is called a compound. The atoms are chemically bonded together, meaning that they share or transfer electrons to achieve more stable electron configurations. This can happen through ionic bonds, where electrons are transferred between atoms, or covalent bonds, where electrons are shared between atoms. When these different elements chemically bond in a certain fixed ratio, they form a compound with unique properties different from the properties of the individual elements that comprise it.