Question

directions: drag each picture to the correct location on the chart.
the colored spheres shown below are models. some of the models represent a single atom. other models represent molecules.
complete the chart below by placing each model under the correct heading.

Explanation:

An atom is a single - colored sphere. A molecule is made up of two or more atoms (colored spheres) bonded together.

• The single orange sphere and the single red sphere are atoms.
• The combination of red, blue, and red spheres; the combination of red and two white spheres; and the two - orange - sphere combination are molecules as they consist of multiple atoms.

Answer:

• Atom: single orange sphere, single red sphere
• Molecule: combination of red, blue, and red spheres; combination of red and two white spheres; two - orange - sphere combination