Question
For diatomic molecule, must the 2 atoms be of the same element, e.g H2?Is CO a diatomic molecule?
Answers
bobpursley
Yes, CO is a diatomic molecule.
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atomic atoms.
Your premise is slightly off.
a diatomic <u>element</u> consists of two atoms of the same element, whilst a diatomic <u>molecule</u> consists of two atoms, either like or unlike.
di two
atomic atoms.
Your premise is slightly off.
a diatomic <u>element</u> consists of two atoms of the same element, whilst a diatomic <u>molecule</u> consists of two atoms, either like or unlike.