Diatomic molecules facts for kids
Diatomic molecules are molecules made only of two atoms, of either the same or different chemical elements. Two atoms are bonded together to form a unit known as a diatomic molecule.
Examples are hydrogen (H2), nitrogen (N2) and oxygen (O2), and carbon monoxide (CO).
Images for kids
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A space-filling model of the diatomic molecule dinitrogen, N2
See also
In Spanish: Molécula diatómica para niños
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