Which of the following elements is diatomic?

TheLivingLegend01

3 years ago

The correct answer is B. Oxygen.

A diatomic element is an element that exists as a molecule made up of two atoms. The seven diatomic elements are hydrogen (H), nitrogen (N), oxygen (O), fluorine (F), chlorine (Cl), bromine (Br), and iodine (I).

Oxygen is a diatomic element because it exists as a molecule made up of two oxygen atoms. The chemical formula for oxygen is O2. Oxygen is a colorless, odorless, and tasteless gas that is essential for life. It is the most abundant element in the Earth's atmosphere, making up about 21% of the atmosphere by volume.

Sodium is a monoatomic element because it exists as a single atom. The chemical formula for sodium is Na. Sodium is a soft, silvery-white metal that is highly reactive. It is the sixth most abundant element in the Earth's crust.

Iron is a monoatomic element because it exists as a single atom. The chemical formula for iron is Fe. Iron is a silvery-white metal that is ferromagnetic. It is the fourth most abundant element in the Earth's crust.

Neon is a monoatomic element because it exists as a single atom. The chemical formula for neon is Ne. Neon is a colorless, odorless, and tasteless gas that is inert. It is the fifth most abundant element in the universe.

Nwosuuloma

1 year ago

i thought oxygen was triatomic??