molecules

Meanings

• noun

  A group of atoms that form a single identifiable structural entity, such as a water molecule or a sugar molecule.

  - "The water molecule consists of two hydrogen atoms and one oxygen atom."
  - "The chemical formula for a glucose molecule is C6H12O6."

• noun

  The fundamental unit of a chemical compound.

  - "Sodium chloride is a compound composed of sodium and chloride molecules."
  - "Each molecule of hydrogen gas consists of two hydrogen atoms."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with molecules
cellules , coalesces , compostules

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Variants

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molecule , molecules

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Etymology

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From the Greek word 'molekhe,' meaning 'small part' or 'fragment'.

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Trivia

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1. There are approximately 115 million different types of molecules in the universe.

2. Water molecules are not all identical; they exist in two forms: ortho-water and para-water.

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Related Concepts

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1. Atom: An atom is the basic unit of matter. A molecule is a group of atoms bonded together.

2. Element: An element is a substance that cannot be broken down into simpler substances by chemical reactions.

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Molecules are the building blocks of all matter and play a crucial role in various fields such as chemistry, biology, and physics. They are essential for understanding the properties and behaviors of substances at the atomic level.

How to Memorize "molecules"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a water molecule as a sphere with two hydrogen atoms bonded to one oxygen atom.
   - Visualize a sugar molecule as a six-sided ring structure.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'molecule' with the word 'building block'.
   - Think of molecules as 'units of matter'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the mnemonic 'My Very Educated Mother Just Served Us Nine Pizzas' to remember the order of the elements in a water molecule (H2O).

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