Question

What is a diatomic molecule?

Answer 1

Diatomic molecule

• A diatomic molecule is a molecule that consists of two atoms.
• Almost all diatomic molecules are gases at room temperature.

Examples of diatomic molecule

• Hydrogen $\left({\mathrm{H}}_2\right)$, Nitrogen $\left({\mathrm{N}}_2\right)$, and Oxygen $\left({\mathrm{O}}_2\right)$ are examples of diatomic molecules.