Question

what is atomicity?Mention any three points​

Answer 1

Answer:

The number of atoms present in a molecule of an element is called its atomicity.

It can be classified into:

1. Monoatomic molecules: contains 1 atom eg: Xenon (Xe)

2. Diatomic molecule: contains 2 atoms eg: Oxygen (O2 )

3. Triatomic molecule: contains 3 atoms eg: ozone (O3)

4. Tetratomic molecule: contains 4 atoms eg:phosphorus (P4 )

5. Polyatomic molecule: contains more than 4 atoms eg sulphur (S8 )