Understanding Molecules

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Molecules of pure elements contain only one type of ______.

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Atom

Front

What is the smallest unit of a substance that has all the properties of that substance?

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Molecule

Front

What type of bonds hold the atoms in a molecule together?

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Strong chemical bonds

Front

A molecule of oxygen gas consists of two ______ atoms.

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Oxygen

Front

What are the particles called that share to form bonds in a molecule?

Back

Electrons

Front

What is a molecule?

Back

A molecule is the smallest unit of a substance that retains all the properties of that substance.

Front

What is an atom?

Back

An atom is the basic unit of a chemical element.

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What is 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 are covalent bonds?

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Covalent bonds are strong chemical bonds formed when atoms share electrons.

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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.