Question

Define allotropy.

Answer 1

Allotropy:

• The ability of an element to exist in more than one physical forms having same physical state is called as allotropy.
• The various existing forms having same physical state, exhibiting identical chemical properties but different physical properties are called as allotropic forms.
• For example; Diamond and Graphite are the allotropic forms of carbon. Few other elements which exhibit allotropy are oxygen, sulfur and phosphorous.