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Question 2
Which of the following statements is not true about an atom?
(a) Atoms are not able to exist independently
(b) Atoms are the basic units from which molecules and ions are formed
(c) Atoms are always neutral in nature
(d) Atoms aggregate in large numbers to form the matter that we can see, feel or touch

Answer 1

There are atoms such as noble gases which can exist as independent atoms. This is because these atoms have stable completely filled orbitals and doesn't reqiure to react with other atoms to obtain a stable configuration.