Chemistry, asked by Jessicataylor8787, 1 year ago

Oxygen acts as diatomic whereas sulphur as octatomic why

Answers

Answered by bavatharani19s

2

oxygen exists as a diatomic molecule, whereas the atomicity of Sulphur is 8. Therefore due to more number of atoms associated per molecule, sulphur exists as a solid whereas oxygen exists as a gas. Sulphur has a vacant D orbital so it can form Bond with other element are itself as compared to oxygen.

Previous Question

Next Question

Similar questions

Geography, 6 months ago

we get first hand geographical information through field visit state the following sentences is right or wrong .correct if the sentence is wrong ...

Science, 6 months ago

which soil is known as a mature...

Math, 6 months ago

Find the roots of the following quadratic equations (if they exist) by the method of completing the square 1. x²-4√2x + 6 = 0 ...

Physics, 1 year ago

What is typical use of an auto transformer :1)isolating transformer 2)toy transformer 3)control transformer 4)variable transformer...

Math, 1 year ago

N number of persons decided to raise rs 3 lakhs by equal contributions from each. Had they contributed rs. 50 each extra, the contribution would have been rs 3.25 lakhs. How many persons are there? Select one: a. 450 b. None of these c. 600 d. 400 e. Can not be determined...

Math, 1 year ago

factories this ^6 + y^6...

Social Sciences, 1 year ago

the name of the first rocket that landed to moon...

Environmental Sciences, 1 year ago

WHICH SEED IS THIS. VERY IMPORTANT...