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What are the basic units—single atoms, molecules, or formula units—that compose each
Chapter 5, Problem 49P(choose chapter or problem)
QUESTION:
What are the basic units—single atoms, molecules, or formula units—that compose each substance?
(a) \(B a B r_{2}\)
(b) Ne
(c) \(I_{2}\)
(d) CO
Questions & Answers
QUESTION:
What are the basic units—single atoms, molecules, or formula units—that compose each substance?
(a) \(B a B r_{2}\)
(b) Ne
(c) \(I_{2}\)
(d) CO
ANSWER:Step 1 of 2
The elements exist as atomic forms - the basic unit is an element.
The elements exist as molecular forms - the basic unit is diatomic molecules.
The elements exist as electrically neutral collections of ions - the basic unit is an ionic compound.