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CHM 101 General Chemistry Objective Question

Question

Most non-metals especially gases like H2, O2, N2, and Cl2 have what type of molecules?
Options
A Monoatomic
B Diatomic
Correct Answer
C Triatomic
D Tetraatomic
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Most non-metals especially gases (H2, O2, N2, Cl2, Br2, I2) have diatomic molecules.

Hint

The notes list several gases that exist as two-atom molecules.

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