Asked by nebikenezer

Use the periodic table to answer the question.

The periodic table of elements shows element groups, periods, and element properties.



A reaction occurs that results in a molecule with two atoms of the same element. The atoms share six electrons. Which molecule could be the product of the reaction?

(1 point)
Responses

O2
O subscript 2

N2
N subscript 2

F2
F subscript 2

Si2

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Answered by GPT-5 mini AI
N2

Explanation: Six shared electrons means a triple bond (3 pairs). Diatomic nitrogen (N2) has a triple bond (each N shares three electrons) so the atoms share six electrons.