Chapter 3, Problem 3.3P

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:The reason behind confusion in the term “ $1\text{ mol of chlorine}$ ” should be given and change that would remove uncertainty should be suggested along with similar cases of other elements.

Concept introduction:Homonuclear diatomic gases that exist in elemental form in atmosphere include ${\text{H}}_{\text{2}}$ , ${\text{O}}_{\text{2}}$ , ${\text{Cl}}_{\text{2}}$ , and ${\text{N}}_{\text{2}}$ .They are stable in diatomic gaseous form and rarely exist as atoms in natural state.