Which of the following elements form monatomic molecules? Explain.

Question

Which of the following elements form monatomic molecules? Explain.

a) Na

b) N

c) Ne

d) Nb

Which of the following elements form diatomic molecules? Explain.

a) Na

b) N

c) Ne

d) Nb

Answer 1

1). a) Ne is monoatomic as it won't readily bond to other elements. All the others will bond to other atoms forming di or poly atomic molecules

2). b) N will form a diatomic molecule and will exist as N₂ gas (nitrogen gas).