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CHM 101 General Chemistry Objective Question

Question

What is the atomicity of noble gases like He, Ne, and Ar?
Options
A Diatomic (atomicity = 2)
B Triatomic (atomicity = 3)
C Monoatomic (atomicity = 1)
Correct Answer
D Polyatomic (atomicity > 4)
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

All noble gases (He, Ne, Ar, Kr, Xe, Rn) are monoatomic with atomicity = 1. Almost all metals are also monoatomic.

Hint

The notes specify that noble gases are monoatomic.

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