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Diatomic Elements
Dr. DeBacco
Diatomic elements
Diatomic elements are pure elements that naturally form molecules made of two atoms bonded together.
Almost never found alone in nature because they’re more stable as a pair.
The 7 Diatomic Elements
Why They Form Pairs
These elements are nonmetals with high electronegativity.
They bond with themselves to complete their valence shells, following the octet rule.
This makes them more stable than existing as single atoms.
Where They Can be Found
O₂ and N₂ make up ~99% of Earth’s atmosphere.
H₂ is used in fuel cells and rockets.
Cl₂ and F₂ are key in disinfectants and industrial processes.
Link to Lecture Slides: drive.google.com/file/d/1Vk-WRglROD5Mejb6DS5nvzLvbliYyAVK/view?usp=drive_link
*Due to the description character limit the full work cited for "Diatomic Elements" can be viewed at... docs.google.com/document/d/1csgiMtG5kTXqioRa0XEG05XPIaAMzJfW/edit?usp=drive_link&ouid=104237452697237972847&rtpof=true&sd=true
Diatomic Elements
Dr. DeBacco
Diatomic elements
Diatomic elements are pure elements that naturally form molecules made of two atoms bonded together.
Almost never found alone in nature because they’re more stable as a pair.
The 7 Diatomic Elements
Why They Form Pairs
These elements are nonmetals with high electronegativity.
They bond with themselves to complete their valence shells, following the octet rule.
This makes them more stable than existing as single atoms.
Where They Can be Found
O₂ and N₂ make up ~99% of Earth’s atmosphere.
H₂ is used in fuel cells and rockets.
Cl₂ and F₂ are key in disinfectants and industrial processes.
Link to Lecture Slides: drive.google.com/file/d/1Vk-WRglROD5Mejb6DS5nvzLvbliYyAVK/view?usp=drive_link
*Due to the description character limit the full work cited for "Diatomic Elements" can be viewed at... docs.google.com/document/d/1csgiMtG5kTXqioRa0XEG05XPIaAMzJfW/edit?usp=drive_link&ouid=104237452697237972847&rtpof=true&sd=true
