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Chemistry: Molecules and Compounds
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Chemistry: Molecules and Compounds

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What are molecules?

A molecule is two or more atoms joined together; the smallest unit of many substances.

How are compounds different from elements?

They have two different atoms, and two properties.

What are some uses for new materials scientists have developed?

Safety helmet, sunglasses, weatherproof jacket, fleecewear pants, tennis racket, gel-cushion in shoes, bone cement, and inline skates.

Compare and contrast molecules and compounds.

<p>Compare: they both start with atoms, and they form when atoms join together. Contrast: compounds use two different atoms and molecules use two of the same atom.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a compound?

<p>A compound is a substance made up of atoms of more than one element joined together in a molecule.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Is a single oxygen atom a molecule? Why or why not?

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

Are all molecules of any one compound, such as water, alike?

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does a compound differ from a molecule?

<p>They need two or more different atoms to make a compound.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Definition of Molecules

  • A molecule consists of two or more atoms joined together, forming the smallest unit of various substances.

Differences Between Compounds and Elements

  • Compounds are composed of two different types of atoms and possess distinct properties compared to individual elements.

Applications of New Materials

  • New materials developed by scientists include:
    • Safety helmets
    • Sunglasses
    • Weatherproof jackets
    • Fleecewear pants
    • Tennis rackets
    • Gel cushions in shoes
    • Bone cement
    • Inline skates

Comparison of Molecules and Compounds

  • Similarities: Both start from atoms and form when atoms join together.
  • Differences: Compounds require two different atoms while molecules can consist of two identical atoms.

Definition of Compounds

  • A compound is a substance made from atoms of more than one element that are chemically bonded in a molecule.

Molecule Composition of Oxygen

  • A single oxygen atom does not qualify as a molecule because a molecule requires two or more atoms.

Uniformity of Compounds

  • All molecules of a given compound, such as water, are identical; each molecule represents the smallest part of that compound.

Distinction Between Compounds and Molecules

  • Compounds must be formed from two or more different atoms, whereas molecules can consist of identical atoms.

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Explore the fundamentals of molecules and compounds in this quiz. Learn about the definitions, differences, and applications of new materials. Test your knowledge on how atoms combine to form different substances.

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