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Introduction to Molecules

Explore the basic concepts of molecules, their composition, and their importance in everyday life with this Grade 8 science worksheet.

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moleculeschemistryatomselementscompounds
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Introduction to Molecules

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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. Use the provided space for your answers.

1. What is the smallest unit of a chemical element that retains its chemical properties?

a

Molecule

b

Atom

c

Compound

d

Proton

2. Which of the following is an example of a molecule made up of two different types of atoms?

a

O₂ (Oxygen gas)

b

He (Helium)

c

H₂O (Water)

d

Au (Gold)

3. A molecule is formed when two or more atoms are chemically   together.

4. The chemical symbol for a water molecule is  .

5. Explain the difference between an atom and a molecule.

6. All molecules are made up of only one type of atom.

T

True

F

False

7. Molecules are constantly in motion.

T

True

F

False

Use the words below to complete the sentences.

atoms
molecule
compound
elements

8. Water (H₂O) is a   because it is made of two different types of  .

9. The smallest particle of an element is an  .