Concept explainers
Interpretation:
The reason for gaseous non-metal to exist as diatomic molecules, but other gaseous element to exist as a single atom needs to be explained.
Concept introduction:
Covalent bond is the bond formed by sharing pair of electrons.
Explanation of Solution
Gaseous non metal achieve an electronic configuration similar to noble gas by forming covalent bond. That is why they exist as diatomic molecules. On the other hand, those which exist as monoatomic are the one already having the electronic configuration of a noble gas.
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