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Atoms cannot exist in a free state on their own, but can exist in a free state as molecules.

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Why is all compounds molecules?

All elements and compounds are present in molecular state. They cannot be found as individual atoms. Atoms cannot exist in free state.


Is all molecules compound?

All elements and compounds are present in molecular state. They cannot be found as individual atoms. Atoms cannot exist in free state.


Why atoms does not exist in free state?

You suppose reality is made up of individual bits of "matter" called "atoms"? And that these things can not exist in of themselves (free state)? The more powerful question you should be asking is, "why do scientists believe matter can be created and/or destroyed", when that violates their own laws of thermodynamics that state matter can not be created and/or destroyed? You also need to ask, "why do we still believe in matter/atom concept?", when it is clear mainstream mathematical physics has made the concept of matter/atom too complex to understand?


Why can some atoms exist independently?

bcz their energy is low thats why they can exist independently while the energy of some atoms is so high that they can only exist as ions or molecuoles not as free atoms


What is lack of free will?

If free will doesnt exist, the future is predetermined and cannot be changed.


Why quarks do not exist in free state?

Actually quarks can exist freely.


Why alkaline metals not exist naturally in free state?

Akaline metal do not exist in free state due to high level of ionization energy in them.


Why chlorine is not in free stage?

Chlorine does not exist as seperate atoms as it often tends be stable by obtaining an electron from another atom. However, the element chlorine exists in free state as gaseous chlorine molecules.


Meaning of Molecule?

One of the very small invisible particles of which all matter is supposed to consist., The smallest part of any substance which possesses the characteristic properties and qualities of that substance, and which can exist alone in a free state., A group of atoms so united and combined by chemical affinity that they form a complete, integrated whole, being the smallest portion of any particular compound that can exist in a free state; as, a molecule of water consists of two atoms of hydrogen and one of oxygen. Cf. Atom.


What the meaning of molecule?

One of the very small invisible particles of which all matter is supposed to consist., The smallest part of any substance which possesses the characteristic properties and qualities of that substance, and which can exist alone in a free state., A group of atoms so united and combined by chemical affinity that they form a complete, integrated whole, being the smallest portion of any particular compound that can exist in a free state; as, a molecule of water consists of two atoms of hydrogen and one of oxygen. Cf. Atom.


What is meaning of molecule?

One of the very small invisible particles of which all matter is supposed to consist., The smallest part of any substance which possesses the characteristic properties and qualities of that substance, and which can exist alone in a free state., A group of atoms so united and combined by chemical affinity that they form a complete, integrated whole, being the smallest portion of any particular compound that can exist in a free state; as, a molecule of water consists of two atoms of hydrogen and one of oxygen. Cf. Atom.


Why can't metals conduct electricity in gaseous state?

In the gaseous state, metals exist as individual atoms or molecules instead of a solid lattice structure. This prevents the free movement of electrons needed for conductivity. Additionally, in a gas-phase environment, the atoms or molecules are typically too far apart for efficient electron transfer.