Existence of an element in more than one form in the same physical state is called _________.

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Allotropy:
Allotropy or allotropism is the property of some chemical elements to exist in two or more different forms, known as allotropes of these elements.
Example: Graphite and diamond are the allotropes of carbon.
Thus, Existence of an element in more than one form in the same physical state is called Allotropy.

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