Asked by Cierra

Can someone check these answers for me? I know some if not all are wrong, but I don't know which ones they are.

-Substances are elements or compounds.
Sometimes
-Elements exist as molecules.
Never
-Compounds are molecules.
Sometimes
-Mercury is an element.
Always
-Ions possess charges.
Always

Answers

Answered by DrBob222
Substances are elements or compounds.
Sometimes <b>yes, but always</b>

-Elements exist as molecules.
Never <b>sometimes. P<sub>4</sub> and S<sub>8</sub> are examples of two.</b>

-Compounds are molecules.
Sometimes <b> always</b>

-Mercury is an element.
Always <b> OK</b>

-Ions possess charges.
Always <b> OK</b>
Answered by Cierra
Hmmm...I keep trying these answers, but it says it's wrong. I'm not sure why...
Answered by Cierra
Oh I see, the answer to "compounds are molecules" was in fact "Sometimes." Not exactly sure why, though...
Answered by DrBob222
The difference may be semantic. Compounds ALWAYS CONSIST of molecules but you may only SOMETIMES have a single molecule of a compound.
That may be the problem.
Answered by Cierra
Ahh ok I see. Thanks for the help!

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