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DIATOMIC (AX)
This is an example of a diatomic molecule. These molecules are linear
in structure and are composed of two atoms. For example, many of the
gases form diatomic molecules naturally, such as N2, O2, F2, etc. In
the case of O2, it has 3 lone pairs around the adjacent atom, and one
lone pair around the central atom, with a double bond between the atoms.
Double bonds in any molecule type makes a shorter distance. The lone pairs
are found in the s orbitals, and the bonds (shared electrons) are found
in the p orbitals.
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