Chapter 3.4, Problem 5RQ

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation: Name and formula of elements that exist naturally as diatomic molecules needs to be given.

Concept Introduction: Every matter is made of chemicals; the importance of chemistry is that it's the study of everything. Chemistry is all about how something interacts to affect the structure, composition, as well as knowing properties of substances.

Answer to Problem 5RQ

The elements are Hydrogen $\left(H_2\right)$ , Nitrogen $\left(N_2\right)$ , Oxygen $\left(O_2\right)$ , Fluorine $\left(F_2\right)$ , Chlorine $\left(C{l}_2\right)$ , Iodine $\left(I_2\right)$ , Bromine $\left(B{r}_2\right)$ .

Explanation of Solution

When two or more than atoms are held together by chemical bonds, molecules are formed.A particle consisting of two atoms are known as diatomic molecules. There are basically seven natural diatomic molecules. The name and formula of seven diatomic molecules are mentioned below:

• Hydrogen $\left(H_2\right)$
• Nitrogen $\left(N_2\right)$
• Oxygen $\left(O_2\right)$
• Fluorine $\left(F_2\right)$
• Chlorine $\left(C{l}_2\right)$
• Iodine $\left(I_2\right)$
• Bromine $\left(B{r}_2\right)$

Conclusion

Molecules composed of only two atoms, called diatomic molecules.