What is the difference between a diatomic molecue and a normal molecue

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20 July, 04:38

What is the difference between a diatomic molecue and a normal molecue

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Cameron Chaney · Answer 1

If a diatomic molecule consists of two atoms of the same element, such as hydrogen (H2) or oxygen (O2), then it is said to be homonuclear. Otherwise, if a diatomic molecule consists of two different atoms, such as carbon monoxide (CO) or nitric oxide (NO), the molecule is said to be heteronuclear.