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Q: Why is argon mono atomic but nitrogen diatomic?
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Is hydrogen mono atomic?

No. Hydrogen exists as a diatomic gas.


What type of bond is argon?

The argon molecule is mono-atomic and so there is no bond.


Which of the gases in the earth's atmosphere would you expect to find as molecules and which as individual atoms?

You would expect to find nitrogen and oxygen as molecules in the atmosphere, and argon as individual atoms.


What are the other gases found in the periodic table?

Mono-atomic gases: Helium, neon, argon, krypton, xenon, and radon. Di-atomic gases: Hydrogen, Nitrogen, Oxygen, Fluorine, Chlorine.


Where is argon geographicaly located?

Argon is a mono atomic chemically inert gas and is found only in the atmosphere.


What is the atrractive force between argon atoms in liquid argon?

Argon exists as mono atomic species. The force of attraction will be van der Waals forces of attraction between the argon atoms.


What is a mono atomic gases?

The noble gases, e.g. helium, argon, neon, etc. are monoatomic gases.


Is argon homogeneous or heterogeneous pure substance or mixture?

Yes, Argon (Ar) is an mono-atomic elementary gas, so it's PURE


Is lead a mono atomic element?

Yes it is. Lead is never found as Pb2 the diatomic condition. This is usually found in the halogens; nonmetals.


What is helium's most common diatomic bond?

None. Helium has completely filled orbitals it is stable and chemically inert (non-reactive). So, helium exists as mono atomic and not as a diatomic species.


Is nitrogen and oxygen mono atomic?

No. The only monatomic elements are the so-called noble gases.


What is colour of argon gas?

Argon is a mono-atomic colorless gas exhibiting an lilac/violet glow when placed in a high voltage electric field (as in gas-discharge lamps)