Question

determine if the following is an element, molecule, compound, or both (molecule and compound)
kmno₄
both
element
compound
molecule

Explanation:

An element is a pure substance made of only one type of atom. A molecule is a group of two or more atoms held together by chemical bonds. A compound is a substance made up of two or more different types of elements chemically combined. $KMnO_4$ (potassium permanganate) is composed of potassium (K), manganese (Mn), and oxygen (O) atoms chemically bonded together. It is a compound as it has different elements combined, and also a molecule as it is a group of atoms held by chemical bonds.

Answer:

A. Both