Question

How to find the atomicity of phosphorous?

Answer 1

Atomicity

1. Atomicity is the number of atoms of an element present in one molecule of that particular element.
2. Atomicity of Phosphorous is $4$ as it exists as $P_4$.
3. The number of atoms present in a molecule of Phosphorous are $4$ atoms.

Therefore, Atomicity of Phosphorous is $4$.