Chapter 2, Problem 97QP

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

Among nitrogen, fluorine, and neon which element does not exist as a diatomic molecule, is to be identified.

Concept Introduction:

Two atoms are chemically bonded together to form a diatomic molecule. The atoms of the same element are chemically bonded together to form a homonuclear diatomic molecule whereas, different atoms of an element are chemically joined together to form heteronuclear diatomic molecule. For example, $\text{CO}$ and $\text{NO}$ are known as heteronuclear diatomic molecules, and ${\text{N}}_2$ and ${\text{O}}_2$ are known as homonuclear diatomic molecules.