Question

Atomicity is the combining capacity of an element.

• A. True
• B. False

Answer 1

The correct option is B False

Atomicity:

The number of atoms present in a molecule of an element is known as the atomicity of that element.

Based on the atomicity, molecules can be monoatomic, diatomic, triatomic, or polyatomic.

Valency:

Valency is defined as the combining capacity of an element.

Example-Valency of hydrogen (H) is 1, and magnesium (Mg) is 2.

Therefore the given statement is false. i.e, atomicity is the combining capacity of an element.