2.3 Atoms and Molecules

In our experiment with Alka-Seltzer, the BTB turned yellow when Alka-Seltzer was added to the water. What evidence did this provide?

• CO2 was released

• O2 was released

• atoms left the box

• energy was transferred

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What gas is leaving the pop bottle?

• oxygen

• carbon dioxide

• methane

• water

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When the gas leaves the bottle, which of the following is true?

• air particles disappear

• gas atoms go into the atmosphere

• air particles change into liquid

• gas atoms become different atoms

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How many oxygen atoms are on the left side of the reaction?

Mathematical Equivalence

ON

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How many hydrogen atoms are on the left side of the reaction?

Mathematical Equivalence

ON

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How many oxygen molecules are on the left side of the reaction?

Mathematical Equivalence

OFF

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Which of the following statements is true?

• All are true.

• The number of carbon atoms on the left side is greater than on the right.

• There are more oxygen molecules on the left than on the right.

• There are less oxygen atoms on the right side.

• Hydrogen atoms disappeared.

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Categorize each part of the reaction

Groups:

(a) Atom

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(b) Molecule

• hydrogen

• methane - CH4

• water - H2O

• carbon dioxide - CO2

• oxygen

• oxygen - O2

• carbon

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How many water molecules are on the right side of the equation?

Mathematical Equivalence

OFF

Sort the molecules into organic or inorganic.

Groups:

(a) Organic Molecules

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(b) Inorganic Molecules

• methane

• water

• sodium chloride (salt)

• acetic acide

• methylamine

• ammonia

• sugar

• hydrochloric acid

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