The word atom comes from the Greek word atomos, which means “undivided” or “uncut.” The Greek philosopher Democritus coined the term in the 5th century BCE. Democritus believed atoms were units of matter that could not be cut into smaller pieces. Atoms became the fundamental units of matter and the building blocks of elements. Eventually, scientists learned about subatomic particles. While no chemical process can divide an atom, nuclear fission and decay can break them into smaller units.
polyatomic ion consists of more than one atom
sulphate is polyatomic ion
If a fishbowl is placed in front of a sunny window the temperature will rise depending on how much thermal energy and radiant light is outside and making its way in through the window.
Answer:
<span>In the addition of hbr to 1-butyne the electrophile in the first step of the mechanism is <u>Hydrogen atom of HBr</u>.
Explanation:
In this reaction first of all HBr approaches the triple bond. A Pi Complex (weak inter-molecular interactions) is formed between the two molecules. And the triple bond attacks the partial positive hydrogen atom creating a negative charge on Bromine along with positive charge on itself (Sigma Complex). In second step the negative Bromide attacks the positive carbon of Butyne.</span>
