Chapter 6 The Structure of Matter

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What is the chemical formula for glucose?

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C6H12O6

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What type of formula is C6H12O6 for glucose?

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Chemical and molecular formula.

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What is the melting point of quartz due to strong atomic bonds?

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High melting point.

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Which of the following is a compound: salt, paint, soup, air?

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Salt.

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What element must all organic compounds contain?

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Carbon.

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What are the forces that hold atoms or ions together called?

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Chemical Bonds.

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What is the difference between ionic and covalent bonds?

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Ionic bonds involve the transfer of electrons, while covalent bonds involve the sharing of electrons.

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What is a molecule?

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A molecule is a group of two or more atoms bonded together.

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What is the definition of a compound?

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A compound is a substance formed when two or more different elements are chemically bonded together.

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What is the significance of the atomic number?

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The atomic number determines the number of protons in an atom and defines the element.