(a)
Interpretation:
Whether molecule present in the given diagram is diatomic or polyatomic and that are compound or not compound should be identified.
Concept Introduction:
Diatomic molecule: The molecule made up of two atoms that may be same element or different element.
Polyatomic molecule: The molecule made up of three or more atoms held together by covalent bond. Poly atomic molecule are electrically neutral.
(b)
Interpretation:
Whether molecule present in the given diagram is diatomic or polyatomic and that are compound or not compound should be identified.
Concept Introduction:
Diatomic molecule: The molecule made up of two atoms that may be same element or different element.
Polyatomic molecule: The molecule made up of three or more atoms held together by covalent bond. Poly atomic molecule are electrically neutral.
(c)
Interpretation:
Whether molecule present in the given diagram is diatomic or polyatomic and that are compound or not compound should be identified.
Concept Introduction:
Diatomic molecule: The molecule made up of two atoms that may be same element or different element.
Polyatomic molecule: The molecule made up of three or more atoms held together by covalent bond. Poly atomic molecule are electrically neutral.
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