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24 What is the atomic number of the element whose atoms bond to each other in chains, rings, and networks?(1) 10 (3) 6

(2) 8 (4) 4

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It's carbon, which has an atomic number of 6.
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Answer: The correct answer is option (3).

Step-by-step explanation:

The property of the atoms of an element to bind with each other in form chains,rings and networks is known as Catenation. Generally, this property is widely shown by the carbon atom , This is the reason that vast number of organic molecules are made up carbon atoms.

The atomic number of carbon atom is 6. Hence the correct answer is option(3).

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