monatomic Synonyms
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monatomic Meaning
monatomic (a)
of or relating to an element consisting of a single atom
monatomic (adv.)
Consisting of, or containing, one atom; as, the molecule of mercury is monatomic.
Having the equivalence or replacing power of an atom of hydrogen; univalent; as, the methyl radical is monatomic.
FAQs About the word monatomic
of or relating to an element consisting of a single atomConsisting of, or containing, one atom; as, the molecule of mercury is monatomic., Having the equivalenc
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Monatomic gases consist of individual atoms that do not form molecules.
The noble gases are all monatomic elements, with the exception of helium.
Monatomic ions contain a single atom that has lost or gained an electron.
Alkali metals readily react to form monatomic ions, donating one electron to reach a stable configuration.
