1. Making
Molecules

2. First, Look at the Periodic Table
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Elements are “happiest” when they have all of their possible 8
valence electrons filled; just like people are happiest when their
belly is filled. If they have less, they will seek out other elements
to share electrons, and thus complete their mission to fill their
outer electron energy levels.

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4. Row 14, with elements like Carbon
and Silicon like some people we all
know, work best in groups!

5. If Sodium and Chlorine find each
other, they will combine easily to
make Sodium Chloride – table salt.

6. Magnesium & Oxygen combine to form Magnesium Oxide. It requires lots
of energy because it’s TWO electrons that move instead of one. But,
involving more electrons, also means vast energy is given off, once the
reaction starts!

7. Noble elements, or those on the right side of
the periodic table will not combine with
anything! They’re completely happy with
their 8 electrons that fill their energy levels.

8. Larger molecules with more than two atoms can be
combined, like 3 Sodium + 1 Phosphorus. They
share the correct number of atoms to fill the valence
electrons with 8 to create Trisodium Phosphide.

9. Of course, an easy one to
recognize is H2O - water.

10. Sugar – C6H12O6
To read about sugars and other
carbon chain nutrients, here’s the
link for you!
carbon chain molecules