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Diatomic molecule is a molecule that is made up of only 2 atoms. Triatomic molecule is a molecule that is made up of only 3 atoms. Thus, the difference is that a diatomic molecule is made up of only 2 atoms while a triatomic molecule is made up of only 3 atoms.

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Definition of mono atomic molecule and examples?

monoatomic is when a molecule is made up of only one kind of atom .Diatomic is when molecules are made up of two kinds of atoms. The answer is entirely incorrect ! For example the molecule of hydrogen H2 is made up of one kind of atom (say Hydrogen-1) and is NOT MONOATOMIC ! It is simply diatomic. The molecule of NO2 is made of two kinds of atoms but it is NOT DIATOMIC !. It is TRIATOMIC. The correct answer should be: The monoatomic molecule is a molecule that contains only one atom and is able to exist nonbonded to other neighboring species. Examples of monoatomoc molecules are atoms of He, Ne, Ar, Kr, Xe. The diatomic molecule is a molecule that is composed of TWO atoms (either the same or different) and is able to exist nonbonded to other neighboring species. Examples: H2, N2, NO, HCl. I think someone placed that previous answer to have 100% warranty for the discussion.


What is the difference between an oxygen atom and an oxygen molecule?

An oxygen atom is an atom with eight protons and eight electrons. An oxygen molecule is a particle that consists of two oxygen atoms that are bonded together.


Is sulfur monoatomic?

No. At room temperature sulfur forms a ring-shaped eight-atom molecule.


What is the difference between an atom a molecule and an element?

An atom is a nucleus of protons and neutrons with electrons orbiting around. An element is an atom with a specific amount of protons, neutrons, and electrons. A molecule is a bunch of atoms stuck together.


Is ammonia monoatomic?

No, ammonia (NH3) is a polyatomic molecule composed of one nitrogen atom and three hydrogen atoms.


What is difference between potassium atom and molecule?

an atom is a nucleus,[ nutrons and protons] and a number of electrons whirring around it. a molecule is a combination of two or more atoms to make something new


What is the difference between an atom, a molecule, and an element?

An atom is the smallest unit of matter that retains the properties of an element. A molecule is a group of atoms bonded together. An element is a substance made up of only one type of atom.


What are monoatomic molecules?

Monoatomic means to have one atom. An anion is any ion that has a negative charge. An example of a monoatomic ion is S2- . Sulfur is the only atom in the atom, and it has a negative two charge.


What is the difference between an atom, an element, and a molecule?

An atom is the smallest unit of matter that retains the properties of an element. An element is a pure substance made up of only one type of atom. A molecule is a group of atoms bonded together.


How He (helium-3) contains two protons and one neutron in the nucleus. If neutral how many electrons orbit a He atom Is He an element atom ion and-or molecule How do you know?

Helium is a chemical element and the neutral atom has two electrons.Helium is a monoatomic gas in normal condition but the molecule He2 can be obtained.Helium can form ions as He(+) or He(2+).


A molecule is the smallest complete unit of?

A molecule is the combination of two or more atoms which may exist free in nature. Does this mean that one atom of heliom is NOT a molecule? yes it is not a molecule it is an atom that exists free as a molecule so the term monoatomic molecule is used for noble gase but not only molecule.


What is the gas which exists as a monatomic molecule?

All elements can be a gas. Some common elements that are gas at room temperature include: Oxygen, Nitrogen, Hydrogen, Helium, Neon, Argon, Krypton, Xenon, and Fluorine.