Which of the following statements is not true about an atom?

  • A
    Atoms are the basic units from which molecules and ions are formed.
  • B
    Atoms are not able to exist independently.
  • C
    Atoms are always neutral in nature.
  • D
    Atoms aggregate in large numbers to form the matter that we can see, feel or touch.

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$(a)$ Calculate the mass of $0.5$ mole of oxygen atoms.
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$(c)$ Calculate the number of moles of water in $2 \ g$ of water.
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$(a)$ $Na_{2}CO_{3} \cdot 10H_{2}O$
$(b)$ $CuSO_{4}$
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Give the formulae of the compounds formed from the following sets of elements:
$(a)$ Calcium and fluorine
$(b)$ Hydrogen and sulphur
$(c)$ Nitrogen and hydrogen
$(d)$ Carbon and chlorine
$(e)$ Sodium and oxygen
$(f)$ Carbon and oxygen

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