Question

Name 5 elements whose atoms can exist freely and 5 elements whose atoms can exist freely give their symbols

Answer 1

Atoms of most of the elements exist in the form of molecule or ion, since they are most reactive. For example, hydrogen, oxygen, chlorine, etc. However, atoms of some elements, which are non-reactive, exist in free-state in nature. For example helium, neon, argon, etc.

Usually atoms exist in following two forms:

In the form of molecules

In the form of ions