Chemistry: Molecules of Elements
18 Questions
1 Views

Choose a study mode

Play Quiz
Study Flashcards
Spaced Repetition
Chat to lesson

Podcast

Play an AI-generated podcast conversation about this lesson

Questions and Answers

What is a molecule?

  • A group of different elements bonded together
  • A substance that shows the properties of the element or compound it belongs to (correct)
  • The smallest particle of an element
  • The smallest particle of a compound
  • How many atoms are present in a diatomic molecule of oxygen?

  • Two (correct)
  • Four
  • One
  • Three
  • What is the atomicity of a molecule?

  • Number of neutrons in the nucleus
  • Number of electrons in the outer shell
  • Number of protons in the nucleus
  • Number of atoms constituting the molecule (correct)
  • Which element forms a polyatomic molecule?

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

    In the compound water, what is the ratio by mass of hydrogen to oxygen?

    <p>1:8</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of element consists of molecules made up of only one atom?

    <p>Inert gases</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the ratio by number of atoms for a water molecule?

    <p>H:O = 2:1</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the compound NaCl, what is the charge on the sodium ion?

    <p>Na+</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of ion is formed when a group of atoms has a net positive charge?

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

    What are charged particles in compounds composed of metals and nonmetals known as?

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

    What is the term for a group of atoms carrying a charge?

    <p>Polyatomic ion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which term describes a negatively charged ion?

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

    What does the molecular mass of a substance represent?

    <p>The sum of the atomic masses of all the atoms in a molecule</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many atoms are present in a single molecule of CaCl2?

    <p>6</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which chemical formula does not require brackets when written without ambiguity?

    <p>CaCl2</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the correct formula for ammonium sulfate?

    <p>(NH4)2SO4</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the major difference between a molecule and a polyatomic ion?

    <p>Molecules are always neutral, while polyatomic ions can carry a charge.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is meant by the term 'chemical formula'?

    <p>A shorthand way to represent the elements and their ratio in a compound.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    More Like This

    Use Quizgecko on...
    Browser
    Browser