what is tetratomic and polyatomic molecule
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Tetra-atomic may refer to either molecules or ions. Tetra-atomic molecules or ions are those species which are formed when 4 atoms chemically combine together, that is they contain 4 atoms. For example, NH 3, SO 3 are examples of tetra-atomic molecules, CO 32- is a tetra-atomic ion.
Polyatomic molecules are electrically neutral groups of three or more atoms held together by covalent bonds. Molecules are distinguished from ions by their lack of electrical charge. The science of molecules is called molecular chemistry or molecular physics, depending on the focus.
Explanation:
Triatomic:- The elements that have three atoms are called as tri-atomic elements. They are unstable. Example:- Ozone. Polyatomic:- The elements that have more than two atoms bonded by a covalent bond are reffered to as polyatomic elements. Example:-
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