are halogen gases diatomic?

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are halogen gases diatomic?

2006-11-23 10:30:10 · 3 answers · asked by morpheus2485 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry

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As mg said, yes indeed, all Halogens' are diatomic along with H, N, O, and even Ar (a Noble Gas!).

A note, however, Astatine is so rare it is usually not considered to be a diatomic.

. . . and a little known fact . . . some metals are diatomic in their gaseous state.

Get an "A".

2006-11-23 10:57:53 · answer #1 · answered by teachr 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋

Yes. All halogen gases are diatomic.

2006-11-23 18:34:08 · answer #2 · answered by mg 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋

Yes, all of them; F, Cl, Br, I and At.

2006-11-23 18:35:54 · answer #3 · answered by zee_prime 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋