Extended molecules

What is the fundamental definition of a simple molecule?

• A single, isolated atom.

• Two or more atoms joined together.

• A large, repeating network of identical atoms.

• A collection of unbonded atoms.

Which characteristic helps identify a simple molecule composed of atoms from the same element?

• It forms a continuous, repeating lattice with varying atom sizes.

• It consists of two or more atoms of the same color and size bonded together.

• It is a single atom, distinct from others.

• It shows multiple different elements arranged in a complex structure.

How is an extended structure best described?

• A single, complex molecule.

• A repetition of many molecules joined together.

• A molecule made of only two different elements.

• A structure where atoms are not bonded.

What visual cue indicates an extended structure made of two or more different elements?

• Individual, unbonded atoms of various colors.

• A small cluster of atoms, all of the same color.

• A repeating pattern of many atoms of different colors and sizes joined closely together.

• A structure with only two atoms, each of a different color.