Molecule – Living Oceans Foundation

[mol-uh-kyool]
When two or more atoms join together. For example, ozone (O₃) is a molecule because it has more than one oxygen atom.

Glossary: Ion
An atom or molecule that has an electric charge, due to an unequal number of protons and electrons.
Glossary: Nutrient
Any atom, molecule, or ion that aids an organism in living, growing, and reproducing.
Glossary: ADP
(Adenosine diphosphate) A molecule consisting of adenosine with two phosphate groups attached that is formed into ATP to store energy through the process of cellular.
Glossary: ATP
(Adenosine triphosphate) A molecule consisting of adenosine with three phosphate groups attached that is used to store energy for cells.
Glossary: Compound
A molecule that contains two or more different elements. An example is water (H2O) which has two different elements – hydrogen and oxygen.