Compound vs Molecule: A,C,E Correct

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around the definitions and classifications of compounds and molecules, as well as the correctness of specific statements regarding various substances. Participants explore the distinctions between these terms and evaluate the accuracy of provided statements about chemical substances at room temperature and pressure (rtp).

Discussion Character

  • Conceptual clarification
  • Debate/contested

Main Points Raised

  • Some participants assert that water is a compound and exists as molecules at rtp.
  • There is a claim that magnesium chloride is a molecule but not a compound, which is contested.
  • It is stated that nitrogen exists as diatomic molecules at rtp.
  • One participant argues that rubidium oxide is a compound but not considered a molecule.
  • Oxygen gas is classified as a compound as it is composed of molecules at rtp, according to some participants.
  • Definitions of a molecule are proposed as being two or more atoms together, while a compound is suggested to consist of atoms of two or more different elements.
  • One participant challenges the definition of a compound, suggesting that it should include the phrase "with a fixed ratio determining the composition" to differentiate it from a mixture.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants express differing views on the classification of magnesium chloride and the definitions of compounds and molecules. There is no consensus on the definitions or the correctness of all statements presented.

Contextual Notes

Definitions of compounds and molecules are not universally agreed upon, and the discussion highlights the need for clarity regarding terms like "fixed ratio" in the context of compounds versus mixtures.

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Only 3 statements are correct.
A.) Water is a compound and exist as molecules at rtp.
B.) Magnesium chloride is a molecule but not a compound.
C.) At rtp, nitrogen exist as diatomic molecules.
D.) Rubidium Oxide is a compound but not considered a molecule.
E.) Oxygen gas is classified as a compound as it is composed of molecules at rtp.

pick out 3 correct statements. i pick A, C and E.
am i correct?

what's the different between compound and molecule?

thanks lotsa.:smile:
 
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topsyturvy said:
Only 3 statements are correct.
A.) Water is a compound and exist as molecules at rtp.
B.) Magnesium chloride is a molecule but not a compound.
C.) At rtp, nitrogen exist as diatomic molecules.
D.) Rubidium Oxide is a compound but not considered a molecule.
E.) Oxygen gas is classified as a compound as it is composed of molecules at rtp.

pick out 3 correct statements. i pick A, C and E.
am i correct?
Yes, you are correct.
topsyturvy said:
what's the different between compound and molecule?
What do think the difference is? How do you define a compound? How do you define a molecule?
 
molecule is two or more atom together.
then, compound is consist of atoms of two or more different elements?
 
topsyturvy said:
molecule is two or more atom together.
Yes, two or more atoms chemically bonded together
compound is consist of atoms of two or more different elements?
This is the definition of a mixture, to make it the definition of a compound to need to add the words "with a fixed ratio determining the composition"
 

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