Which of the following elements occurs naturally as diatomic molecules? A) All of these B) neon gas C) argon gas D) helium gas E) None of these
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Noble gases are known for their stability and low reactivity, which is due to their full electron shells. Because of this, they do not typically form molecules, diatomic or otherwise. Show more…
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