Question

State the meaning of the term - a) atom a) atom b] molecule c] radical c) radical - with a suitable example.​

Answer 1

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Solution:

Atom - The basic unit of matter which cannot be broken down into independent particles.Ex:Neon (Ne)

Hydrogen (H)

Argon (Ar)

Molecule - The smallest particle of a substance which can exist independently and retain properties of the substance.Ex:H2O (water)

N2 (nitrogen)

O3 (ozone)

Radical - A group of atoms which acts as a compound and exists independently.Ex:hydroxyl, ethyl, and phenyl radicals