Chapter 6, Problem 6E

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The formulas of all elements that exist as diatomic molecules under normal conditions is to be written.

Concept introduction:

Normally, the elements are found as single atom particles in the universe. For example, the element which exists in the gas phase as single atoms at temperatures is Helium and the element which found in the solid phase is Lithium. Notably, the elemental symbol is used to denote this one atom and further explain that these atoms are uncombined in nature.