Introduction to Molecules Worksheet
Explore the fundamental concepts of molecules, including their composition, types of bonds, and basic structures.
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Introduction to Molecules Worksheet
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Read each question carefully and provide your best answer. Some questions may require you to draw or label diagrams.
1. What is the smallest unit of a chemical compound that retains the chemical properties of that compound?
Atom
Molecule
Element
Ion
2. Which type of chemical bond involves the sharing of electrons between atoms?
Ionic bond
Covalent bond
Metallic bond
Hydrogen bond
3. A molecule is formed when two or more atoms are held together by chemical .
4. The chemical formula for water is , indicating two hydrogen atoms and one oxygen atom.
5. Explain the difference between an atom and a molecule.
6. Draw a simple diagram of a water molecule (H₂O) and label the atoms.
7. All molecules are compounds.
True
False
8. Oxygen gas (O₂) is an example of a diatomic molecule.
True
False
Match the molecule with its common name.
9. CH₄
a. Carbon Dioxide
10. CO₂
b. Methane
11. O₂
c. Oxygen