Molecules are in everyday life much more than individual atoms. Even if an atom isn’t bonded with other types of atoms, most atoms enjoy bonding with there own kind. For example, H2(Two hydrogens), Dioxide(O2), and some times they bond with tons of there own kind such as a “bucky ball”(C60). Molecules, in any form are useful in everyday life. Tooth paste has fluorine inside it, we would die without water, and some people owe there lives to sulfur! So, how are these molecules helpful?
Well, atoms can form edible molecules. H2O, for example is essential for our survival. Our bodies are 75% water! Carbons, hydrogen and oxygen ensemble to form glucose and galactose, and fructose. They help resemble taste. Sulfur oxide is the smell of leaking gas. And, thank goodness it smells. Without the smell, our first sign of leaking gas would be a huge explosion. These are some awesome molecules! Wait. It just gets cooler…
Diamond is thought to be the hardest substance on earth, but boron nitride(BN), though softer, is more and chemical stable, and can survive heat. Some atoms that seem bad, take fluorine for example (an acid that sets fire to glass) because they are so reactive. But the more reactive the element, the more stable molecules it forms. Fluoride, a fluorine compound, that is found in toothpaste and water, is extremely good for our teeth. So as you can see, the world of molecules is highly important. But how do these molecules get together. By bonds. What are bonds? You will see…