Question

Which chemical formula represents a diatomic molecule? h2o h2o2 ch4 cl2 description?

Answer 1

Cl2                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           hope yall are happy that i helped you out real quick 

Answer 2

Answer: The correct answer is $Cl_2$

Explanation:

Diatomic molecule is defined as the molecule in which only two atoms are present. The atoms present can be of different element or of the same element.

From the given options:

Option 1: $H_2O$

In this molecule, 3 atoms are present. One of Oxygen and two of hydrogen. Thus, it is a triatomic molecule, not a diatomic molecule.

Option 2: $H_2O_2$

In this molecule, 4 atoms are present. Two of oxygen and two of hydrogen. Thus, it is a polyatomic molecule, not a diatomic molecule.

Option 3: $CH_4$

In this molecule, 5 atoms are present. One of carbon and four of hydrogen. Thus, it is a polyatomic molecule, not a diatomic molecule.

Option 4: $Cl_2$

In this molecule, 2 atoms are present of chlorine element. Thus, it is a diatomic molecule.

Hence, the correct answer is $Cl_2$