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CHM 101 Atoms and Atomic Theory Objective Question
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What is the atomicity of a substance?
Options
A The charge carried by an ion
B The total number of atoms present in each stable molecule of the substance
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C The number of protons in the nucleus of an atom
D The ability of an atom to form chemical bonds
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Atomicity is defined as the total number of atoms present in one stable molecule of a substance. For example, the atomicity of O2 is 2, and the atomicity of H2SO4 is 7.

Hint

Count the total atoms in the molecular formula.

Question Info

Course: CHM 101
Topic: Atoms and Atomic Theory
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 1439 of 1872
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