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What is a molecule?
What is a molecule?
- An atom with a nucleus and electrons
- A group of two or more atoms that bond together (correct)
- A collection of cells
- The smallest unit of a substance
What is the chemical structure of a water molecule?
What is the chemical structure of a water molecule?
- HO2
- H2O2
- H2O (correct)
- O2H
How are atoms held together to form a molecule?
How are atoms held together to form a molecule?
- Through the sharing of electrons in their outer shells (correct)
- By electric charges repelling each other
- By magnetic attraction
- By gravitational forces
What do the letters in a word represent in relation to molecules?
What do the letters in a word represent in relation to molecules?
Which of the following is true about hydrogen gas?
Which of the following is true about hydrogen gas?
What type of molecule is DNA?
What type of molecule is DNA?
How many electrons can an oxygen atom hold in its outer shell?
How many electrons can an oxygen atom hold in its outer shell?
What is the role of electrons in building molecules?
What is the role of electrons in building molecules?
What determines the size and shape of a molecule?
What determines the size and shape of a molecule?
Which of the following components is NOT part of a water molecule?
Which of the following components is NOT part of a water molecule?
Flashcards
What is an atom?
What is an atom?
The smallest unit of matter. Atoms have electrons that float around a nucleus.
What is a molecule?
What is a molecule?
A group of two or more atoms bonded together.
How do atoms influence a molecule's shape?
How do atoms influence a molecule's shape?
The arrangement of atoms within a molecule determines its size and shape. For example, hydrogen gas (H2) is small and linear, while DNA is large and spiral-shaped.
What is a water molecule?
What is a water molecule?
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What is an electron shell?
What is an electron shell?
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How do atoms bond together?
How do atoms bond together?
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Why do atoms bond to form molecules?
Why do atoms bond to form molecules?
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How is hydrogen gas (H2) formed?
How is hydrogen gas (H2) formed?
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What is DNA?
What is DNA?
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How does the number of atoms and types of atoms affect a molecule?
How does the number of atoms and types of atoms affect a molecule?
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Study Notes
Molecules: The Building Blocks of Matter
- Molecules are groups of two or more atoms bonded together.
- Atoms are the fundamental building blocks of matter.
- Atoms contain a nucleus with orbiting electrons.
- Molecules are analogous to words, composed of smaller units (atoms) which are like letters. A word (molecule) has a shape and size, determined by types and number of constituent letters (atoms).
- Molecules vary greatly in size and shape based on the types and numbers of atoms bonded together. Examples include small molecules like hydrogen gas (H2) and complex molecules like DNA, which carries genetic information.
- The structure of a molecule is often represented using chemical formulas.
How Molecules Are Built
- Molecules are formed when atoms bond by sharing electrons in their outer electron shells.
- Atoms bond because this sharing of electrons fills outer shells, making the entire structure stable.
- A water molecule (Hâ‚‚O) is a simple example. It is comprised of two hydrogen atoms and one oxygen atom.
- Oxygen has six electrons in its outer shell and wants eight. Sharing two electrons from each of two hydrogen atoms, fills oxygen's shell.
- Hydrogen atoms each have one electron in their outer shell and can hold two. Sharing a total of two electrons from both hydrogen atoms, fills the outer shells.
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Explore the fascinating world of molecules, the fundamental components that make up matter. This quiz delves into the structure, formation, and examples of molecules, providing a comprehensive understanding of how atoms bond together. Test your knowledge on molecules ranging from simple substances like hydrogen gas to complex structures like DNA.
