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What is a molecule?
What is a molecule?
- A group of two or more atoms held together by chemical bonds (correct)
- A group of atoms connected by non-covalent interactions
- A single atom of a noble gas
- A group of atoms held together by ionic bonds
In which fields is the term 'molecule' often used when referring to polyatomic ions?
In which fields is the term 'molecule' often used when referring to polyatomic ions?
- Quantum physics, organic chemistry, and biochemistry (correct)
- Kinetic theory of gases and molecular physics
- Ancient philosophy and modern investigation
- Chemical compounds and noble gases
What kind of molecule consists of atoms of one chemical element?
What kind of molecule consists of atoms of one chemical element?
- Heteronuclear molecule
- Ionic molecule
- Homonuclear molecule (correct)
- Non-covalent molecule
What relaxes the requirement that a molecule contains two or more atoms?
What relaxes the requirement that a molecule contains two or more atoms?
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Who contributed to the study of molecules?
Who contributed to the study of molecules?
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