Simple Molecules and Extended Structures

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What is a compound?

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A compound is a substance that contains more than one type of atom.

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What is the chemical symbol for Carbon?

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C

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What is the chemical name for the element with the symbol 'O'?

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Oxygen

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How many types of elements are there?

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There are 2 types of elements: metals and nonmetals.

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What is glucose?

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Glucose (C6H12O6) is a compound made up of two or more elements.

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What is the atomic number of Carbon?

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6

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What is the atomic mass of Oxygen?

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15.99

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What is the difference between an element and a compound?

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An element is a pure substance made of only one type of atom, while a compound is made of two or more different types of atoms.

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What are the two main types of compounds?

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Ionic compounds and covalent compounds.

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What is a molecule?

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