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Indicate whether the following elements exist as atomic
Chapter 8, Problem 10P(choose chapter or problem)
Indicate whether the following elements exist as atomic species, molecular species, or extensive three-dimensional structures in their most stable states at \(25^\circ \mathrm C\) and 1 atm and write the molecular or empirical formula for each one: phosphorus, iodine, magnesium, neon, carbon, sulfur, cesium, and oxygen.
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QUESTION:
Indicate whether the following elements exist as atomic species, molecular species, or extensive three-dimensional structures in their most stable states at \(25^\circ \mathrm C\) and 1 atm and write the molecular or empirical formula for each one: phosphorus, iodine, magnesium, neon, carbon, sulfur, cesium, and oxygen.
ANSWER:Step 1 of 8
(a)
Phosphorous -
Exist in the form - \(P_4\) - molecular species