* Diatomic Elements: These are elements that naturally exist as two atoms bonded together. They are:
* Hydrogen (H₂)
* Oxygen (O₂)
* Nitrogen (N₂)
* Fluorine (F₂)
* Chlorine (Cl₂)
* Bromine (Br₂)
* Iodine (I₂)
* Polyatomic Elements: While less common than diatomics, some elements exist as molecules containing more than two atoms. The most notable example is:
* Phosphorus (P₄) - It forms a tetrahedral structure with four phosphorus atoms.
Important Note: Elements can exist in different forms called allotropes. These allotropes are different structural arrangements of the same element. For example, oxygen exists as diatomic oxygen (O₂) and ozone (O₃). While ozone is a molecule, it's still considered an allotrope of oxygen.
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