Question

How many atoms are there in polyatomic molecules?

Answer 1

Atomicity - The total number of atoms present in a molecule is called the atomicity of that compound.

Based on the number of atoms in a molecule atomicity is of four types -

1. Monoatomic
2. Diatomic
3. Triatomic
4. Polyatomic

Number of atoms in polyatomic molecules - more than three

For example - Sulphur - S₈, and Phosphorus - P₄.