Molecules Flashcards
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What is a molecule?
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Molecule - a group of atoms bonded together, representing the smallest fundamental unit of a chemical compound that can take part in a chemical reaction.
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How do molecules form?
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Molecules form when two or more atoms form chemical bonds with each other. It doesn’t matter if the atoms are the same or are different from each other.
3
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Molecules vs Compounds
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Molecules Versus Compounds are made up of two or more elements are called compounds. All compounds are molecules; not all molecules are compounds.
