Question

question 3
determine if the following is an element, molecule, compound, or both (molecule and compound)
kmno₄
both
element
compound
molecule

Explanation:

An element consists 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) has potassium (K), manganese (Mn), and oxygen (O) atoms chemically bonded, so it is a compound. Since compounds are a type of molecule, it is also a molecule.

Answer:

Both