do atoms make up molecules?

Question

if atoms are the smallest particles, do they make up molecules which then make up a solid, liquid or gas matter? if you can include elements and compounds in your answer, pls do! thanks :)

Answer 1

Yes, molecules are made from atoms.

Elements - hydrogen, oxygen, chlorine...
All the elements that exist are indicated in the Periodic Table. These elements exist as single atoms (e.g. neon, argon), two atoms covalently joined together (e.g. oxygen, hydrogen) and as macromolecules (e.g. diamond).

Atoms are the individual unit of elements.
Atoms - hydrogen atom, oxygen atom, chlorine atom...

Molecules are made of more than one atom. They can be 2 or more of the same atom or of different atoms.
Molecules - H2O, O2, Cl2, CH3Cl...

Compounds are made of more than one element.
So compounds are definitely molecules, but molecules may not necessarily be compounds as they could be made of only one element.
Compounds - H2O, CH3Cl...

Answer 2

Yes.

Though to be technically accurate atoms are not the smallest particles - they're just the smallest amount you can have of an Element - eg 1 atom of Gold or 1 atom of Hydrogen etc. Atoms have an internal structure with a large electron shell and a tiny nucleus of protons and neutrons.

How a large number of atoms of an element make up gases or liquids depends on the bonding between different atoms. For example noble gases like Argon dont bond at all so you only get them in the form of gas. Metal atoms form ionic bonds with other atoms of the same kind which is why they tend to be solids at room temperature.

In answer to your question though, a molecule tend to be a small combination of atoms (some combination of elements) such as Water - the smallest amount of water you have is one molecule - 2 hydrogen atoms attached with covalent bonds to 1 oxygen atom. Regards.

Answer 3

Yes, atoms make up molecules. For example, water molecules are made up of two hydrogen atoms and one oxygen atom (represented as H2O) and table salt is made up of one sodium atom and one chlorine atom (represented as NaCl). The state of matter, such as solid, liquid, or gas, doesn't affect the molecule composition -- water is always H20 whether it's a solid, liquid, or gas -- it just affects the interaction of molecules. The molecules are usually closest together and move the least when a compound is in solid form (like ice), and the molecules usually move the most and are farthest apart when in gas form (water vapor, also known as steam).

Answer 4

yes, atoms does make up molecules.

Ex: 2 hydrogen atoms and 1 oxygen atom makes 1 water molecule which is a liquid under Stantard temperature and pressure (STP) conditions.

Answer 5

Yes they do make up molecules but atoms are not the smallest particles,it is believe that quarks are.

Answer 6

It is right what you said. Atoms make up molecules:

1 Carbon atom (C) plus 2 Oxygen atoms (O2) make up Carbon Dioxide:

CO2 which is a molecule.

Good luck!

Answer 7

yes atoms make up molecules, however some molecules are single atoms for instance lead, gold, silver and so on. These are refered to as elements.

Compounds are different molecules formed together using chemical processes to form a new substance.

Answer 8

Yes, but atoms aren't the smallest particles.

Answer 9

Do atoms make up molecules? Only if molecules are going out on the town, maybe also do their hair for them, who knows.

Answer 10

NO ONE has answered HOW the atoms bond to form molecules!