Which elements exist as diatomic molecules?
Understand the Problem
The question is asking for a list of elements that naturally exist as diatomic molecules, meaning they are composed of two atoms of the same element. This typically includes certain gases that are found in nature.
Answer
hydrogen (H2), nitrogen (N2), fluorine (F2), oxygen (O2), iodine (I2), chlorine (Cl2), bromine (Br2)
The final answer is hydrogen (H2), nitrogen (N2), fluorine (F2), oxygen (O2), iodine (I2), chlorine (Cl2), and bromine (Br2)
Answer for screen readers
The final answer is hydrogen (H2), nitrogen (N2), fluorine (F2), oxygen (O2), iodine (I2), chlorine (Cl2), and bromine (Br2)
More Information
Diatomic elements are molecules composed of only two atoms, of the same or different chemical elements.
Tips
Some students may mistakenly think diatomic means any two-atom molecule, but it specifically refers to the molecular form of these particular elements.
Sources
- What Are the 7 Diatomic Elements? - ThoughtCo - thoughtco.com
- Diatomic Elements – Easy Hard Science - Learn With Dr. Scott - learnwithdrscott.com
- 2.02: Atomic Theory - Chemistry LibreTexts - chem.libretexts.org
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