Why does oxygen exist as a diatonic molecule and not simply the O atom

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Brrunno [24]2 years ago

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Oxygen exists as a diatomic molecule in nature when it is not combined with any other element. It forms O2 molecule because it is stable when it is uncombined. It has the lowest energy level when uncombined. ... By achieving octet configuration, the diatomic elements become more stable compared to the single atom.

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