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Nitrogen is diatomic because it can form three covalent bonds between two nitrogen atoms; this is a function of the orbital structure and the number of electrons which allows the third covalent bond to form in the same direction. In contrast, phosphorus has many more electrons than nitrogen and is unable to form three covalent bonds with one other atom - the electron orbitals get in the way and mechanically/electrostatically prevent the third bond from forming. Therefore, pure elemental phosphorus must make sufficient bonds between several atoms rather than just between two.
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What does O₂ H₂ N₂ mean?
O=O A molecule/diatomic atom of gaseous oxygen. Covalently double bonded. H-H A molecule/diatomic atom of gaseous hydrogen. Covalently single bonded. N to N A molecule/diatomic atom of gaseous nitrogen. Covalently triple bonded.
What elements aren't diatomic?
C (carbon) is not diatomic,neither is N (nitrogen), O (oxygen)
Are diatomic molecules the same as diatomic elements?
Diatomic elements are H, F, O, N, Cl, I, Br and probable At.
What substance exists as a diatomic element in room temperature?
elements exist as diatomic molecules at room temperature: H - Hydrogen N - Nitrogen O - Oxygen F - Fluorine Cl - Chlorine Br - Bromine I - Iodine elements exist as polyatomic molecules at room temperature: S - Sulfur (8) Se - Selenium (8) P - Phosphorus (4)
What is the weight in grams of 1 molecular volume of N?
28 for N2 14 for N that is 14 times ? monoatomic, diatomic, triatomic etc
What is the atomic number of the Nitrogen?
The atomic number of nitrogen (N) is 7. The atomic weight of N is 14.00674 grams per mole. Nitrogen gas exists as a diatomic molecule: N2.
What is the physical state of element N at room temp?
At room temperature N (N2) is a gas. N, by itself, does not exist at room temperature and standard pressure. It exists as the diatomic gas, N2.
What is the atomic number of nitrogen (N)?
The atomic number of nitrogen (N) is 7. The atomic weight of N is 14.00674 grams per mole. Nitrogen gas exists as a diatomic molecule: N2.
Is nitrogen always exist in diatomic form?
In free form,yes N is a diatomic molecule
What does O₂ H₂ N₂ mean?
O=O A molecule/diatomic atom of gaseous oxygen. Covalently double bonded. H-H A molecule/diatomic atom of gaseous hydrogen. Covalently single bonded. N to N A molecule/diatomic atom of gaseous nitrogen. Covalently triple bonded.
What is the chemical name of N?
N is the symbol for the element nitrogen, which usually occurs as a diatomic gas (N2).
What types of elements form diatomic compounds?
If yoy think to diatomic (atoms of same element) molecules: O, N, Cl, F, Br, I, H.
What is the work done in using a force of 200 N to push a box 15 m?
23-90=p4
What elements aren't diatomic?
C (carbon) is not diatomic,neither is N (nitrogen), O (oxygen)
Draw Lewis dot structures of the diatomic molecules 02 and N2?
Oxygen gas has the molecular formula of O2 and nitrogen gas is N2. The Lewis dot structures that represent both diatomic gases are::O=O: :N:::N:
How many electrons are in N?
Nitrogen exists in the atmosphere as N2, a diatomic molecule. There are two ( 2 ) atoms in an N2 molecule. Each atom has 7 neutrons, 7 protons, and 7 electrons; 2 electrons in the first shell and 5 electrons in the outer shell.
Are diatomic molecules the same as diatomic elements?
Diatomic elements are H, F, O, N, Cl, I, Br and probable At.
