an atom is
The smallest part of an element that can exist.
compound is
A substance formed by the chemical union of two or more elements.
element is
A substance made of one type of atom only.
molecule is
A collection of two or more atoms held together by chemical bonds.
what statement about atoms and molecule are true
Elements and compounds can exist as molecules.
Approximately how many elements are there?
There are approximately 100 elements listed on the periodic table.