what is the basic difference between an atom and organic compund?


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Dustin asked:


cant find this stuff in my book for a quiz. does anyone know what is the basic difference between an atom and an organic compound?

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One Response to “what is the basic difference between an atom and organic compund?”

  1. Julie Says:

    An atom is made up of only one element, while a compound (organic or otherwise) is made up of multiple elements. An organic compound is just a compound which was created by a living thing. Julie

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