What is atomicity ? Name one diatomic molecule.

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Solution

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

Example:

Monoatomic molecule - Helium (He)

Diatomic molecule - Oxygen ( $O_{2}$ )

Triatomic molecule - Ozone ( $O_{3}$ )

Tetratomic molecule - Phosphorous ( $P_{4}$ )

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