Foundations
Atoms, molecules, and structure
A short foundation for reading formulas and structural drawings without mixing up what each one says.
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Element, atom, molecule: three different ideas
These words describe different levels: a kind of atom, one atom, and a bonded group of atoms.
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What molecular formulas and structures can tell us
A formula counts atoms; a structural drawing adds information about which atoms connect.
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