Question

What is allotropy? Give one example?

Answer 1

Allotropy

• Allotropy is the property of some elements that can exist in more than one structural form.
• The different structural forms of that element are called allotropic forms.
• Nonmetals exhibit this property more commonly.

Example

• For example, Carbon exists in different allotropes. The most important allotrope of Carbon is Diamond.
• Sulphur and Phosphorous can also exist in different allotropic forms.