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Diatomic Gases

Written by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated September 2025
Verified for the 2026 exam
Verified for the 2026 examโ€ขWritten by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated September 2025

Definition

Diatomic gases are molecules composed of two atoms chemically bonded together. Examples include oxygen (O2), nitrogen (N2), and hydrogen (H2).

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