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Sulfur dioxide represents which of the following representative particles?

molecule

formula unit

atom

ion

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Answer:

molecule

Step-by-step explanation:

Sulfur dioxide represents a molecule.

A molecule is a covalent compound that has discrete or separate units. The formula of this molecule given is:

SO₂

Here, two non-metals share their valence electrons form a covalent bond.

  • An atom is the smallest indivisible particle of a substance that takes part in a chemical reaction.
  • An ion is an atom that has lost or gained an electron.
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