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Give one word or phrase for the following statement.

Molecules have two atoms of the same kind.


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  • A molecule is a group of two or more elements that are held together by chemical bonds.
  • A molecule that is made from atoms of the same kind of homo atomic molecule.

Example: Oxygen molecule (O2) is consist of 2 Oxygenatoms.

  • A molecule that is made from atoms of a different kind is called a hetero atomic molecule.

Example: Water molecule(H2O) is consist of 2 Hydrogenatom and 1 Oxygenatom.

Thus, molecules having two atoms of the same kind are called homo atomic molecules.


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