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What is a molecule?
What is a molecule?
- A single atom with no chemical bonds
- A group of atoms held together by non-covalent interactions
- A group of two or more atoms held together by attractive forces known as chemical bonds (correct)
- A group of two or more atoms held together by gravity
In which context is the term 'molecule' often used when referring to polyatomic ions?
In which context is the term 'molecule' often used when referring to polyatomic ions?
- In quantum physics, organic chemistry, and biochemistry (correct)
- In ancient times
- In the kinetic theory of gases
- In the study of noble gases
What type of molecule consists of atoms of one chemical element?
What type of molecule consists of atoms of one chemical element?
- Ionic molecule
- Non-covalent molecule
- Heteronuclear molecule
- Homonuclear molecule (correct)
Which particles are often referred to as molecules in the kinetic theory of gases?
Which particles are often referred to as molecules in the kinetic theory of gases?
Who contributed to the study of molecules in the 17th century?
Who contributed to the study of molecules in the 17th century?
What is the term for atoms and complexes connected by non-covalent interactions that are typically not considered single molecules?
What is the term for atoms and complexes connected by non-covalent interactions that are typically not considered single molecules?
Who is credited with creating the word 'molecule'?
Who is credited with creating the word 'molecule'?
Which philosopher argued that all the universe is composed of atoms and voids?
Which philosopher argued that all the universe is composed of atoms and voids?
Who published views on combinations of 'ultimate' particles, foreshadowing the concept of valency bonds?
Who published views on combinations of 'ultimate' particles, foreshadowing the concept of valency bonds?
According to Robert Boyle's hypothesis, what is matter composed of?
According to Robert Boyle's hypothesis, what is matter composed of?
What language did the word 'molecule' originate from?
What language did the word 'molecule' originate from?
In what year did Amedeo Avogadro create the word 'molecule'?
In what year did Amedeo Avogadro create the word 'molecule'?
Which Greek philosopher imagined fundamental elements and 'forces' of attraction and repulsion allowing the elements to interact?
Which Greek philosopher imagined fundamental elements and 'forces' of attraction and repulsion allowing the elements to interact?
Who argued that matter's basic elements consisted of various sorts and sizes of particles, called 'corpuscles'?
Who argued that matter's basic elements consisted of various sorts and sizes of particles, called 'corpuscles'?
In what year did French 'molecule' come into use?
In what year did French 'molecule' come into use?
Which philosopher's viewpoint, along with the aether, was accepted by Aristotle and passed to medieval and renaissance Europe?
Which philosopher's viewpoint, along with the aether, was accepted by Aristotle and passed to medieval and renaissance Europe?
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