Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
diatomic
Adjective
/ˌdaɪəˈtɒmɪk/
Definition
Diatomic refers to a molecule that consists of two atoms.
Examples
- Oxygen is a diatomic molecule, represented as O2.
- Hydrogen gas (H2) is diatomic, existing as two hydrogen atoms bonded together.
- Nitrogen in the atmosphere exists as a diatomic molecule, known as N2.
Meaning
In chemistry, diatomic molecules can be made up of either the same or different types of atoms.
Synonyms
- Binary
- Two-atom
