Practice How Do Atoms Exist (3.2.3) - Atoms and Molecules

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Question 1.
Define an atom.
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Think about the basic building block of matter.
Question 2.
What is a molecule?
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Consider how water is made up of hydrogen and oxygen.
3Question 3.
What is an ion?
- A neutral atom
- A charged atom
- An unstable molecule
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Consider what happens to electrons.
4Question 4.
True or False: All atoms can exist independently in nature.
- True
- False
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Think about how atoms interact to form molecules.
Question 5.
Explain how the presence of ions in a solution affects its conductivity. Provide an example.
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Consider the role of charged particles in electrical flow.
Question 6.
A molecule of ethylene (C₂H₄) consists of how many atoms in total? Explain your calculations.
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Remember to count all participating atoms in the molecule.

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