Molecules and Chemical Bonds Quiz

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What is a molecule?

A group of two or more atoms held together by attractive forces known as chemical bonds

In which context is the term 'molecule' often used when referring to polyatomic ions?

In quantum physics, organic chemistry, and biochemistry

What type of molecule consists of atoms of one chemical element?

Homonuclear molecule

Which particles are often referred to as molecules in the kinetic theory of gases?

<p>Any gaseous particle regardless of its composition</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who contributed to the study of molecules in the 17th century?

<p>Robert Boyle</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for atoms and complexes connected by non-covalent interactions that are typically not considered single molecules?

<p>They are not considered molecules</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who is credited with creating the word 'molecule'?

<p>Amedeo Avogadro</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which philosopher argued that all the universe is composed of atoms and voids?

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

Who published views on combinations of 'ultimate' particles, foreshadowing the concept of valency bonds?

<p>William Higgins</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to Robert Boyle's hypothesis, what is matter composed of?

<p>Clusters of particles</p> Signup and view all the answers

What language did the word 'molecule' originate from?

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

In what year did Amedeo Avogadro create the word 'molecule'?

<p>1811</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which Greek philosopher imagined fundamental elements and 'forces' of attraction and repulsion allowing the elements to interact?

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

Who argued that matter's basic elements consisted of various sorts and sizes of particles, called 'corpuscles'?

<p>Robert Boyle</p> Signup and view all the answers

In what year did French 'molecule' come into use?

<p>1678</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which philosopher's viewpoint, along with the aether, was accepted by Aristotle and passed to medieval and renaissance Europe?

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

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