Atomicity


 
 
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Atomicity

Atomicity: It is defined as the number of atoms present in a molecule. On the basis of atomicity, molecules can be classified as:

  • Monoatomic molecules: They consist of only one atom. E.g. He,Ne,Ar,Xe,Fe, Al ::etc..
  • Diatomic molecules: They consist of two atoms. E.g.H_2,O_2,N_2::etc.
  • Triatomic molecules: They consist of three atoms. E.g.O_3,CO_2, NO_2::etc.
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    Question : 1

    Which of the following are correct :

    (a) Atomicity is defined as the number of atoms present in a molecule.

    (b) Monoatomic molecules consist of only one atom.

    (c) Monoatomic molecules are He2, Ne2, Ar, Xe, Fe, etc.

    Right Option : A
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    Question : 2

    Which of the following are correct :

    (a) Triatomic molecules consist of three atoms.

    (b) O3, CO2 , NOare the example of triatomic molecules.

    Right Option : C
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    Question : 3

    Which of the following is a tetraatomic molecule ?

    Right Option : C
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