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Which term is often used in quantum physics, organic chemistry, and biochemistry to refer to a group of two or more atoms held together by chemical bonds?
Which term is often used in quantum physics, organic chemistry, and biochemistry to refer to a group of two or more atoms held together by chemical bonds?
- Molecule (correct)
- Elementium
- Compound
- Atomium
What type of molecule consists of atoms of one chemical element, for example, the oxygen molecule (O2)?
What type of molecule consists of atoms of one chemical element, for example, the oxygen molecule (O2)?
- Ionic molecule
- Heteronuclear molecule
- Covalent molecule
- Homonuclear molecule (correct)
In the kinetic theory of gases, which term is often used for any gaseous particle regardless of its composition?
In the kinetic theory of gases, which term is often used for any gaseous particle regardless of its composition?
- Particle
- Ion
- Atom
- Molecule (correct)
Atoms and complexes connected by non-covalent interactions, such as hydrogen bonds or ionic bonds, are typically not considered single molecules. What are they often referred to as?
Atoms and complexes connected by non-covalent interactions, such as hydrogen bonds or ionic bonds, are typically not considered single molecules. What are they often referred to as?
Who were some of the scientists involved in the modern investigation into the nature of molecules and their bonds?
Who were some of the scientists involved in the modern investigation into the nature of molecules and their bonds?
What is the bond angle for a symmetric tetrahedral molecule such as CH4?
What is the bond angle for a symmetric tetrahedral molecule such as CH4?
How can the bond angle for a symmetric tetrahedral molecule be calculated?
How can the bond angle for a symmetric tetrahedral molecule be calculated?
In which point group do perfectly symmetrical tetrahedral molecules, such as methane (CH4), belong?
In which point group do perfectly symmetrical tetrahedral molecules, such as methane (CH4), belong?
What is the geometry of a tetrahedral molecule with lower symmetry?
What is the geometry of a tetrahedral molecule with lower symmetry?
Which type of molecules can be chiral?
Which type of molecules can be chiral?
What is the bond angle for a symmetric tetrahedral molecule such as CH4?
What is the bond angle for a symmetric tetrahedral molecule such as CH4?
How can the bond angle for a symmetric tetrahedral molecule be calculated?
How can the bond angle for a symmetric tetrahedral molecule be calculated?
In which point group do perfectly symmetrical tetrahedral molecules, such as methane (CH4), belong?
In which point group do perfectly symmetrical tetrahedral molecules, such as methane (CH4), belong?
What type of molecules can be chiral?
What type of molecules can be chiral?
What is the geometry of a tetrahedral molecule with lower symmetry?
What is the geometry of a tetrahedral molecule with lower symmetry?
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Molecule
Molecule
A group of two or more atoms held together by chemical bonds.
Homonuclear molecule
Homonuclear molecule
A molecule consisting of atoms of one chemical element, like O2.
Complexes
Complexes
Atoms connected by non-covalent interactions, not considered single molecules.
Bond angle of CH4
Bond angle of CH4
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Point group Td
Point group Td
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Chiral molecules
Chiral molecules
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Square pyramidal geometry
Square pyramidal geometry
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Trigonal pyramidal geometry
Trigonal pyramidal geometry
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Bond angle calculation
Bond angle calculation
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Amedeo Avogadro
Amedeo Avogadro
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Linus Pauling
Linus Pauling
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Kinetic theory of gases
Kinetic theory of gases
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Chemical bonds
Chemical bonds
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Non-covalent interactions
Non-covalent interactions
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Symmetric tetrahedral molecule
Symmetric tetrahedral molecule
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