molecule

Meanings

• noun

  A group of atoms bonded together that forms the basic structural unit of a chemical compound.

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Variants

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molecule , molecules , gram molecular weight , gram-molecule

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Etymology

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Derived from the Latin word 'molecula', meaning 'small mass' or 'particle'.

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Trivia

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1. The smallest molecule is a hydrogen molecule (H2), which consists of two hydrogen atoms bonded together.

2. The largest known molecule is a DNA molecule, which can be up to 2 meters long.

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Related Concepts

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1. Atom: A fundamental unit of matter that consists of a nucleus and one or more electrons.

2. Element: A substance that cannot be broken down into simpler substances by chemical means.

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Molecules have played a significant role in various fields such as chemistry, biology, physics, and medicine. They are the building blocks of all matter and are essential for understanding the properties and behaviors of substances.

How to Memorize "molecule"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a group of atoms bonded together to form a molecule.
   - Visualize the atoms sharing electrons to form covalent bonds.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'molecule' with the idea of a small unit of matter.
   - Think of molecules as the building blocks of all substances.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember 'MOLES' as an acronym for 'Molecule Of Liter Molecular Weight'

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