Question

how many atoms and molecules are present in 6cl2?

Answer 1

Answer:

6Cl₂ ⇄ 6Cl⁺ + 6Cl⁻
Thus, there are 6 molecules of chlorine present which are comprised of 12 atoms.

Explanation:

What are atoms, molecules and compounds?

• An atom is the smallest unit of any element
• Atoms rarely exist in the free state. Most of the time, two or more atoms combine together to form a more stable structure known as a molecule.
• The molecules are bigger units consisting of atoms of the same element.
• The types of bonds between the two atoms in a molecule may be covalent, ionic, and sometimes hydrogen bonding may also be involved.
• When two or more atoms of different elements combine together, a compound is formed.

A typical chlorine molecule comprises two individual atoms of chlorine linked together via covalent bonds. Thus, the formula of chlorine molecule is Cl₂.

Cl₂ ⇄ Cl⁺ + Cl⁻

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