Give the atomic symbol for an element that does not exist as a molecule or extended structure. that is, an element that exists only as discrete atoms.

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Oliver Browning

24 February, 01:20

Give the atomic symbol for an element that does not exist as a molecule or extended structure. that is, an element that exists only as discrete atoms.

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Micaela Garrison · Answer 1

An element that exist as a discreet atom has only one atom which can stand alone on its own. Example of this is Neon, which is a noble gas. The chemical symbol for neon is Ne.

Elements are able to exist as discreet atom because they are chemical stable and inert.