CHEMISTRY

JAMB 2000 - Question 33

Chemistry 2000 JAMB Past Questions - Question 33: A phenomenon where an element exists in different forms in the same physical state is known as

Choose the correct answers from the options given.
A phenomenon where an element exists in different forms in the same physical state is known as
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Correct Answer

C

Explanation

The phenomenon you are referring to is called allotropy. Allotropy occurs when an element can exist in different structural forms, or allotropes, in the same physical state. Carbon, for example, can exist as both graphite and diamond, which are two different allotropes of carbon.