Question

is catenate and catenation same or different?

Answer 1

1. Catenation : It is the property that defines the ability of an atom to form bonds with the other atom of itself. For e.g C-C bonds,Si-Si bonds etc.
2. Catenate : It is the property to of an element to show catenation.
3.Catenation is the ability to catenate. Catenation is the property and to catenate is the behaviour or the act of catenation.