Question

When an atom forms a molecule with another atom of itself, the result is a

Answer 1

If an atom forms a molecule with another atom of itself then the result is a diatomic molecule.

Answer: Option A

Explanation:

It is known that combination of subatomic particles lead to creation of atoms and combination of atoms results in molecule formation. Molecules can be formed if two or more identical or non-identical atoms combine together due to inter/intramolecular forces acting between them. So the molecules can be termed as hetero or homo molecules.

Homo molecules arise when more than two identical atoms combine to form a molecule. So in the present case, if an atom is forming a molecule with another atom of itself then the result will be a diatomic molecule, where “di” states for “two” and atomic molecules means combination of two identical atoms will form a molecule, the best example for a diatomic molecule is  $O_{2}$.