Tetraarsed

Tetraarsed is a hypothetical chemical compound that would involve four arsenic atoms. The specific arrangement and bonding of these arsenic atoms would determine the properties of such a compound. Arsenic is a metalloid element with the symbol As and atomic number 33. It is known for its toxicity and its ability to form a variety of compounds, including oxides, sulfides, and halides. In the context of tetraarsed, the term suggests a molecule or a cluster containing four arsenic atoms.

The existence and stability of tetraarsed would depend on the precise chemical structure and the nature of the bonds between the arsenic atoms and any other constituent elements, if present. In elemental arsenic, atoms are typically arranged in a layered structure. However, in molecular compounds, arsenic can exhibit various oxidation states and coordination numbers. For instance, compounds like tetraarsenic tetrasulfide (As4S4) exist and feature a cage-like structure where four arsenic atoms are bridged by sulfur atoms. If "tetraarsed" referred to a homonuclear cluster of arsenic, such as As4, its stability and geometry would be a subject of theoretical and experimental investigation in the field of cluster chemistry. Such clusters are often transient or require specific conditions to form and persist. Further research would be needed to define and characterize any specific compound referred to as tetraarsed.