Atomicity

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Atomicity: Overview

This topic explains the concept of atomicity with the help of examples. It includes a table to determine the atomicity of molecules of a few elements and asks us to write the symbols based on their atomicity. It also contains questions for practice.

Important Questions on Atomicity

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The number of atoms of an element that join together to form a molecule of that element is known as the _____ of that molecule.

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The atomicity of Argon is _____.

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Define atomicity.

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Give five examples of monoatomic molecules.

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 _____molecule contains three atoms of oxygen and has a formula O3.

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_____ is an example of a triatomic molecule of an element.

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_____ is an example of a triatomic molecule of an element.

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Helium is an example of _____ molecule.

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The symbol of mercury is _____.

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Out of ozone, phosphorous, sulphur and krypton, the elements having the lowest and highest atomicities are respectively:

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One of the following elements has an atomicity of 'one'. The element is:

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What is the atomicity of aluminium?

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Draw labelled diagrams of element and compound to describe them.