Question

what is meant by atomicity ? explain with two examples​

Answer 1

Atomicity is the total number of atoms present in one molecule of an element, compound or a substance. For example, in O2, there are 2 atoms of oxygen.

Answer 2

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$\huge\text{Atomicity:-}$


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


$\bold{Example:-}$


There are 2 atoms of hydrogen present in $H_{2}$ molecule.


So, its atomicity is 2.


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The $\bold{gases}$ can be:-


$\text{1)\:Monatomic}$

$\bold{Example:}$ Helium (He)


$\text{2)\:Diatomic}$

$\bold{Example:}$ Hydrogen ($H_{2}$)


$\text{3)\:Triatomic}$

$\bold{Example:}$ Ozone ($O_{3}$)


$\text{4)\:Polyatomic}$

$\bold{Example:}$ Sulphur ($S_{8}$).

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