Question

Which of the following elements has the maximum number of atoms in its molecular form?

• A. P
• B. S
• C. Ar
• D. Ne

Answer 1

Answer:

B. S

The element with the maximum number of atoms in its molecular form is Sulfur (S), with 8 atoms per molecule in S8S_8S8 . Sulfur (S8) forms a stable cyclic molecule with eight atoms, which provides a lower energy state and greater stability at ordinary temperatures. In contrast, oxygen (O2) exists as a diatomic molecule, which is also stable but has a different bonding arrangement that allows it to remain gaseous at these temperatures.