Diatomic Elements

What are the seven diatomic elements?

• H_2, Cl₂, Br₂, O₂, N₂, I₂, F₂

• H₂, Cl₂, I₂, F₂, Hg₂, Br₂, Fe₂

• H_2, Cu₂, Ni₂, B₂, O₂, I₂, Fe₂

What are diatomic elements?

• Elements that form two-atom molecules when not combined in a compound.

• Two elements that combine with one atom from each element.

• Elements that are always in pairs no matter what.

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Is Fe₂ a diatomic element?

• Yes

• No

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Is K₂ a diatomic element?

• Yes

• No

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What number do the diatomic elements form on the periodic table?

• 7

• 1

• 2

Is O₂ a diatomic element?

• Yes

• No

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