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When elements are combined by chemical forces, they form molecules.

Examples of simple household molecules include:

  • A water molecule (H2O) consists of two parts of Hydrogen and one part of Oxygen.

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  • A salt molecule (NaCl) consists of one part of Sodium and one part of Chlorine.

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  • A baking soda (NaHCO3) molecule consists of one part of Sodium, one part of Hydrogen, one part of Carbon, and three parts of Oxygen.

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Copyright 2008, by the Contributing Authors. Cite/attribute Resource. jfrank. (2008, February 05). Molecules. Retrieved November 22, 2009, from WSU Web site: http://ocw.weber.edu/automotive-technology/ausv-1320-automotive-electronics/1electricalfundamentals/molecules. This work is licensed under a Creative Commons License. Creative Commons License