Question

State the atomicity of : ( a) Neon ( b ) Oxygen ( C ) Chlorine ( d ) Argon ( e ) Sulphur ​

Answer 1

Explanation:

Atomicity is the number of atoms present in the molecule of an element.

a) Oxygen exists as and thus 1 molecule of oxygen contains 2 atoms , therefore atomicity is 2.

b) Argon exists as and thus 1 molecule of argon contains 1 atom , therefore atomicity is 1.

c) Phosphorous exists as and thus 1 molecule of phosphorous contains 4 atoms , therefore atomicity is 4.

d) Sulphur exists as and thus 1 molecule of sulphur contains 8 atoms , therefore atomicity is 8

Answer 2

Answer:

in oxygen atomicity is 2.....