molecular structure

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What is a molecular structure?

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A molecular structure refers to the arrangement of atoms within a molecule, including the types of atoms and the bonds between them.

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What are elements?

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Elements are pure substances that cannot be broken down into simpler substances by chemical means. They consist of only one type of atom.

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What are compounds?

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Compounds are substances formed when two or more different elements chemically bond together in fixed proportions.

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What is conductivity?

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Conductivity is the ability of a material to conduct heat or electricity. Materials with high conductivity allow heat and electricity to pass through easily.

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What is a metal?

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Metals are elements that are typically shiny, malleable, ductile, and good conductors of heat and electricity.

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What is a nonmetal?

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Nonmetals are elements that lack the characteristics of metals. They are usually poor conductors of heat and electricity and can be gases, liquids, or brittle solids.

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What is a high melting point?

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A high melting point is the temperature at which a solid becomes a liquid. Substances with strong bonds, like many metals and ionic compounds, typically have high melting points.

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What are subscripts in a chemical formula?

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Subscripts are small numbers written after an element's symbol in a chemical formula that indicate the number of atoms of that element in the molecule.

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What is the chemical formula for aspartame?

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The chemical formula for aspartame is C13H16N2O5.

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Which element has the most atoms in aspartame's formula?

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Hydrogen has the most atoms in aspartame's formula, with 16 hydrogen atoms.