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CHM 101 General Chemistry Objective Question

Question

What is atomicity?
Options
A The mass of an atom
B The total number of atoms present in each stable molecule of a substance
Correct Answer
C The charge of an ion
D The number of protons in an atom
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Atomicity of a substance is the total number of atoms present in each stable molecule of the substance.

Hint

The notes define atomicity based on the count of atoms in a molecule.

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