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does the model show an atom, molecule, or compound? *
citric
acid
c₆h₈o₇
atom
molecule or compound
An atom is a single particle of an element. A molecule is made up of two or more atoms bonded together. A compound is a type of molecule that contains at least two different elements. The formula \(C_6H_8O_7\) (citric acid) shows that it is composed of carbon (\(C\)), hydrogen (\(H\)), and oxygen (\(O\)) atoms. Since it has multiple atoms of different elements bonded together, it fits the definition of a molecule and a compound.
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Molecule or Compound