Question

The molecules of an element, which have more than three atoms, are called _______ molecules.

Answer 1

• The number of atoms which constitute one molecule of an element is called its atomicity.
• The molecule of an element which have more than three atoms is called polyatomic molecule.
• The example of polyatomic molecule is phosphorus (P₄) which have four atoms are called tetra-atomic.
• Therefore, the molecules of an element, which have more than three atoms, are called polyatomic molecules.