Can an element be a molecule? Explain why

“Element” is a macroscopic concept; it is “a pure chemical substance composed of atoms with the same number of protons in the atomic nucleus.”

“Molecule” is a microscopic concept; it is “an electrically neutral entity consisting of more than one atom.” (IUPAC Gold Book: molecule; see also molecular entity) Note that the type of atoms making up the molecule don’t enter into the definition; if a molecule is made of atoms that all have the same atomic number, that molecule is a molecule of an element.

Explanation:

Brianlist?

“Element” is a macroscopic concept; it is “a pure chemical substance composed of atoms with the same number of protons in the atomic nucleus.” (IUPAC Gold Book)

“Molecule” is a microscopic concept; it is “an electrically neutral entity consisting of more than one atom.” (IUPAC Gold Book: molecule; see also molecular entity) Note that the type of atoms making up the molecule don’t enter into the definition; if a molecule is made of atoms that all have the same atomic number, that molecule is a molecule of an element.

As Ray Menon's answer notes, an element can take on a number of forms, and the molecule is just one of those forms. Many/most elements, notably metallic elements, do not exist as molecules under any conditions at all. Other elements have molecular forms as their standard states: hydrogen, oxygen, nitrogen, and the halogens are all composed of diatomic molecules.

So yes, an element can be molecular. Several of them are, or at least have one or more molecular forms. Phosphorus, for example, is most stable as a covalent network solid; but it does have a molecular form, white phosphorus.

answer: cannibalism, the capac raymi, capacocha, the eight day feast, the combing of the hair

explanation:

the incas have many rituals, cannibalism was always a very ritual thing, which was normally tied to sacrifices, warfare, death, and regeneration.

  the capac raymi was one of the most important ceremonies. it occurred around the summer solstice and was when they worshiped their sun god, also known as inti.

  the capacocho was another one of their most important ceremonies. it was when many children where selected to start their training, and these children where destined to become sacrificial blessings to their sun god, inti. being chosen for this ritual was a blessing.

  the eight day feast was a feast that lasted 8 days and, each day, the day began with a chanting at dawn. a follow up song at noon. which ended with complete silence at the end of the day. on this day, inca royalty was always dressed in silver and gold laced clothing.

  the combing of the hair was the most important ritual to young girls. this ritual was known as the coming of age ceremony, but only the most beautiful girls where chosen. in this ceremony, the girls chose their new name and where chosen as either brides, or princesses of rulers.