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Why does neon exist as single atoms but flourine exists as molecules
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Why does neon exist as single atoms but flourine exists as molecules

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Neon has a full outer orbit; it's a noble gas whereas fluorine has seven valance electrons and needs to combine with another atom to gain a full valance shell.
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