While metals generally exhibit a simple structure with atoms arranged in a lattice, non-metals such as carbon and oxygen consist of molecules composed of a large and indefinite number of atoms bonded together.
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Yes, for instance, oxygen (O2) is a non-metal with a diatomic molecular structure, meaning it consists of two oxygen atoms bonded together.
Atoms of different elements combine in definite proportions to form molecules of compounds through chemical bonds.
The atomicity of non-metals refers to the number of atoms that constitute a molecule of the element.
Ozone (O3) is an example of a molecule with an atomicity of 3, as it consists of three oxygen atoms bonded together.