Question detail
Which of the following represents a small molecule?
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MCQ
Type
practice
Style
Topic
Chemical bonds, ionic, covalent and metallic
Question
- A. C60
- B. H2
- C. NaCl
- D. MgO
Answer
H2
Explanation
H2 is a small molecule made up of two hydrogen atoms covalently bonded together.
Common mistake
Misidentifying Small Molecules
Students often confuse small molecules with giant covalent structures, thinking that all substances with covalent bonds are small molecules.
Emphasize that small molecules consist of a few atoms covalently bonded together, while giant covalent structures are made up of many atoms bonded in a continuous network.
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