Question

An element that can have different physical properties or chemical arrangement is called a (n)

a radio active element
C. halogen
b. transmutation
d. allotrope

Answer 1

D. Allotrope

Step-by-step explanation:

What is allotropy?

• Allotropy refers to the existence of an element in more than one physical forms.
• Allotropes are therefore different forms of an element with different physical properties or chemical arrangements.

What are some examples of allotropes?

• Examples of elements that exhibit allotropy include, sulfur and carbon.
• Allotropes of carbon are diamond and graphite.
• Allotropes of sulfur are monoclinic sulfur and rhombic sulfur.