Question

which of the following are diatomic elements? select all that apply. nitrogen oxygen helium bromine silicon iodine carbon chlorine

Explanation:

Diatomic elements are elements that exist as molecules composed of two atoms. The common diatomic elements are hydrogen (H₂), nitrogen (N₂), oxygen (O₂), fluorine (F₂), chlorine (Cl₂), bromine (Br₂), and iodine (I₂). Helium is a noble - gas and exists as single atoms. Silicon and carbon form large networks or various compounds and not diatomic molecules under normal conditions.

Answer:

nitrogen
oxygen
bromine
iodine
chlorine