Question

What do you mean by the atomicity of an element?

Answer 1

Atomicity is defined as the number of atoms present in a molecule of an element, compound or substance.

Example:- formula of Hydrogen molecule is ${\mathrm{H}}_2$ and it is known as diatomic. So, atomicity will be 2 and formula of phosphorous is ${\mathrm{P}}_4$and it is known as tetra atomic. So, atomicity will be 4.