4.7 - Molecular Structure
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What is a molecule?
💡 Hint: Think about how atoms come together.
Give an example of a diatomic molecule.
💡 Hint: Look for molecules made of two atoms.
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What is a molecular structure?
💡 Hint: Consider the basic definition of a molecule.
True or False: All molecules are polyatomic.
💡 Hint: Think of the different types of molecules.
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Given the molecular formula C₂H₆, explain how many atoms of each element are present and discuss its structure in relation to Lewis dot representations.
💡 Hint: Remember to visualize how the atoms share electrons.
Consider the compound glucose (C₆H₁₂O₆). Describe whether this is a monatomic, diatomic, or polyatomic molecule, and provide reasoning based on its molecular formula.
💡 Hint: Count the total number of atoms to determine the category.
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