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What is Atomicity in Chemistry?

Atomicity is a simple but frequently tested concept in Class 9 Chemistry (Atoms and Molecules chapter).

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What is atomicity? Give examples.

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Atomicity is the number of atoms present in one molecule of an element. Examples: H₂ has atomicity 2 (diatomic), O₃ (ozone) has atomicity 3 (triatomic), P₄ has atomicity 4, and S₈ has atomicity 8 (polyatomic).

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Key Facts

Atomicity: Number of atoms in one molecule.

Diatomic: H₂, O₂, N₂ (atomicity = 2).

Triatomic: O₃ Ozone (atomicity = 3).

Polyatomic: P₄ (4), S₈ (8).

Definition of Atomicity

Atomicity is defined as the total number of atoms present in one molecule of an element or compound.

In simple terms: count how many atoms are bonded together to form one molecule of the substance.

Atomicity of Common Molecules

MoleculeAtomicityName
Noble gases (He, Ne, Ar)1Monoatomic
H₂, O₂, N₂, Cl₂, F₂2Diatomic
O₃ (Ozone)3Triatomic
P₄ (Phosphorus)4Tetraatomic
S₈ (Sulphur)8Polyatomic

Most asked in exams:

  • Ozone (O₃) = Atomicity 3
  • Phosphorus (P₄) = Atomicity 4
  • Sulphur (S₈) = Atomicity 8

Questions and Answers

What is atomicity? Give examples.+

Atomicity is the number of atoms present in one molecule of an element. Examples: H₂ has atomicity 2 (diatomic), O₃ (ozone) has atomicity 3 (triatomic), P₄ has atomicity 4, and S₈ has atomicity 8 (polyatomic).

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