Question

A diatomic molecule has how many degrees of freedom

Answer 1

Answer:

Diatomic molecule has three degrees of freedom.

Answer 2

Explanation:

A diatomic gas molecule has 6 degrees of freedom. This set may be decomposed in terms of translations, rotations, and vibrations of the molecule. The center of mass motion of the entire molecule accounts for 3 degrees of freedom. In addition, the molecule has two rotational degrees of motion and one vibrational mode.