Elements always exists as pairs of atoms called molecules
Explanation:
Elements are simply substances in its pure form.
The atom of an element is simply referring to a single element. eg we have sodium atom as Na, it appears singly and in its pure form
A molecule then refers to when an atom of the same element is paired up. i.e not in a single state. eg, we have one atom of hydrogen molecule as H2, Oxygen molecule as O2.
Note. the molecular elements appear in pairs while the atomic elements appear singly.