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Whats the difference between diatomic and poly-atomic molecules. with examples please

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A polyatomic molecules is a molecule that is composed of more than one element. The elements in this molecule are chemically bonded and has a net charge that is neutral like an ion. Example are CO2 and H2O. On the other hand, diatomic molecule is a molecule that is composed of two same atoms which are bonded covalently. An example is oxygen, it exist as O2.
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