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Define a molecule and provide examples of homonuclear and heteronuclear molecules.
A molecule is a group of two or more atoms held together by chemical bonds. An example of a homonuclear molecule is oxygen (O2), consisting of two atoms of the same element. An example of a heteronuclear molecule is water (H2O), composed of different elements (two hydrogen atoms and one oxygen atom).
In what contexts is the distinction between molecules and ions dropped, and how is the term 'molecule' often used in those contexts?
In quantum physics, organic chemistry, and biochemistry, the distinction from ions is dropped, and the term 'molecule' is often used when referring to polyatomic ions.
How is the term 'molecule' used in the kinetic theory of gases, and what is the implication of this usage?
In the kinetic theory of gases, the term 'molecule' is often used for any gaseous particle regardless of its composition. This relaxes the requirement that a molecule contains two or more atoms, as the noble gases are individual atoms.
What type of atoms or complexes connected by non-covalent interactions are typically not considered single molecules?
Atoms and complexes connected by non-covalent interactions, such as hydrogen bonds or ionic bonds, are typically not considered single molecules.
How are molecules defined in the context of the attractive forces holding them together, and what criterion does this definition include?
Molecules are defined as groups of two or more atoms held together by attractive forces known as chemical bonds. This definition may or may not include ions, depending on the context and whether they satisfy the criterion of being held together by chemical bonds.
Test your knowledge of molecules and chemical bonds with this quiz. Explore the concept of atoms forming attractive forces and the distinction from ions. Delve into quantum physics, organic chemistry, and biochemistry to understand the characteristics and types of molecules.
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