Diatomic molecule

Diatomic Molecule

A Diatomic Molecule (pronounced: /daɪəˈtɒmɪk ˈmɒlɪkjuːl/) is a type of Molecule that consists of two atoms of the same or different chemical elements. The prefix 'di-' in diatomic is derived from the Greek 'di' meaning 'two'.

Etymology

The term "Diatomic Molecule" is derived from the Greek words 'di' meaning 'two' and 'atomos' meaning 'indivisible'. It refers to a molecule that is composed of two atoms.

Related Terms

• Monatomic molecule: A molecule consisting of a single atom.
• Triatomic molecule: A molecule consisting of three atoms.
• Polyatomic molecule: A molecule consisting of more than two atoms.
• Homoatomic molecule: A molecule in which all the atoms are of the same kind.
• Heteroatomic molecule: A molecule in which the atoms are of different kinds.

See Also

• Chemical bond
• Covalent bond
• Ionic bond
• Molecular geometry
• Molecular orbital

References

External links

• Medical encyclopedia article on Diatomic molecule
• Wikipedia's article - Diatomic molecule

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