Question

Which kind of molecules is made up of atoms of the same element?

• A. Heteroatomic molecules
• B. Homoatomic molecules
• C. Atomic molecules
• D. Atoms

Answer 1

The correct option is B

Homoatomic molecules

Homoatomic molecules are the molecules which are made up of atoms of the same element. Most of the elementary gases consist of homoatomic molecules. For example hydrogen gas consists of two atoms of hydrogen ($H_2$).