A molecule is ____.

A) a combination of two or more atoms
B) less stable than its constituent atoms separated
C) always electrically charged
D) a carrier of one or more extra neutrons
E) another term for an atom

Molecule

A molecule is the smallest unit of a chemical compound that retains its chemical properties, consisting of two or more atoms bonded together.

Stable

Refers to an object, substance, or system that remains unchanged or resists change in conditions or under pressure.

Electrically Charged

A state of having an imbalance in the number of protons and electrons, resulting in a positive or negative electrical charge.