4. What is a molecule? Explain the types of molecule.
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Answer:Molecule, a group of two or more atoms that form the smallest identifiable unit into which a pure substance can be divided and still retain the composition and chemical properties of that substance.
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Explanation:
WHAT IS A MOLECULE
A molecule is defined as two or more atoms of the same element different element that are bound together. A molecule may be homonuclear, which means, it consists of atoms of one chemical element, as with oxygen (O2); or it may be heteronuclear, a chemical compound composed of more than one element, as with water (H2O).
TYPES OF MOLECULES
Diatomic Molecules -- A diatomic atom is composed of only two atoms, of the same or different chemical elements. Examples of diatomic molecules are O2 and CO.
Heteronuclear Diatomic Molecules -- A heteronuclear diatomic molecule consists of two of atoms of the same element combined. There are seven diatomiceElements: Hydrogen (H2), Nitrogen (N2), Oxygen ( O2), Fluorine ( (F2), Chlorine ( (Cl2), --Iodine ( (I2) and Bromine (Br2) . These seven elements are so reactive that they can be found very often bonded with another atom of the same type.
Oxygen MoleculeOXYGEN MOLECULE
Homonuclear diatomic molecules --A homonuclear diatomic molecule consists of two atoms of different elements chemically combined. Examples of homonuclear diatomic molecules are: carbon monoxide, hydrocholoric acid (HCl) , and Hydrogen Flouride (HF)
carbon monoxide molecule CARBON MONOXIDE MOLECULE (CO)