Chapter 2, Problem 7CTQ

Summary Introduction

To draw:

The basic structure of the molecule: ${\text{CH}}_{\text{4}}{\text{, NaCl, and H}}_{\text{2}}\text{O}$.

Concept introduction:

A molecule is a group of two or more atoms, which are electrically neutral. The atoms in a molecule held together by chemical bonds. Molecules are recognized ions by their absence of electrical charge.

Summary Introduction

To define:

The term “polar molecules”, and also identify the polar molecules listed here: ${\text{CH}}_{\text{4}}{\text{, NaCl, and H}}_{\text{2}}\text{O}$.

Concept introduction:

A molecule is a group of two or more atoms, which are electrically neutral. The atoms in a molecule are held together by chemical bonds. Molecules are recognized from ions by their absence of electrical charge.