Question

Give an example of an element or an atom that does not show catenation.

Answer 1

Catenation:

• Catenation is the process of an element's atoms self-linking to form chains and rings.
• It occurs most easily in carbon, where covalent bonds are formed to form larger structures and chains with other carbon atoms.

Example:

• Lead is the only p-block element that does not show catenation.
• During covalent bonding, it reacts quite quickly. As a result, it does not show catenation.