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CHM 101 Atoms and Atomic Theory Objective Question

Question

What is the atomicity of a molecule of hydrochloric acid (HCl)?
Options
A 1
B 2
Correct Answer
C 3
D 4
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

The formula HCl consists of one hydrogen atom and one chlorine atom. The total number of atoms is 1 + 1 = 2. Therefore, its atomicity is 2.

Hint

Count the atoms represented in the chemical formula.

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