Question

Match these terms and definitions.

Answer 1

Terms matched with the right definitions;

1. The smallest complete unit of a compound or diatomic gas – Molecule.
2. A new substance formed by the combination of two or more different atoms – Compound.
3. Path of electrons around an atomic nucleus - Shell.
4. A substance consisting of only one type of atom- Element.

A molecule is the smallest unbreakable unit of a specific element or compound that retains the chemical properties of that element or compound. Molecules are composed of two or more atoms that are joined together by chemical bonds. An example of a molecule is H2O (water) which contains two hydrogen atoms and one oxygen atom.

A compound is a chemical substance that is formed by the combination of many identical molecules that contains atoms from more than one element which are held together by chemical bonds that are difficult to break. An example of a compound is NaCl, which is composed of sodium and chlorine.

Answer 2

Molecule
Compound
Shell
Element