molecule
Aussprache: [ˈmɑːlɪkjuːl]
Wort
Kontext: „science“
(noun) a molecule is the smallest part of a substance that still has the properties of that substance. It is made up of two or more atoms joined together. Think of it like a tiny building block that makes up everything around us.
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Water is made of molecules that contain two hydrogen atoms and one oxygen atom.
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A single atom is not a molecule; it's just one small part of what a molecule can be.
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What happens to a molecule if you break it apart into individual atoms?
Kontext: „chemistry“
(noun) in chemistry, a molecule can be a group of atoms held together by chemical bonds. It represents a specific arrangement of atoms that defines the substance. Imagine it like a recipe that tells how to combine different ingredients to make a dish.
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The molecule of carbon dioxide consists of one carbon atom and two oxygen atoms.
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A mixture of different molecules does not form a single molecule.
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Can you name a molecule that is important for life?
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