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Standard IX
Chemistry
Molecules and Atomicity
Question

What is a molecule?
  1. Smallest particle into which matter can be divided.
  2. A group of two or more atoms that are chemically bonded together.
  3. Both A and B.
  4. The combining power (or capacity) of an element.

A
A group of two or more atoms that are chemically bonded together.
B
Smallest particle into which matter can be divided.
C
The combining power (or capacity) of an element.
D
Both A and B.
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Solution
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A group of two or more atoms that are chemically bonded together or are tightly held together by attractive forces is known as a molecule.
The smallest particle into which a matter can be divided is known as an atom.
The combining power of an element is known as its valency.

So, the correct option is A

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