Question

Aparna wanted to know the difference between a diatomic molecule and a divalent atom. Explain the difference by taking suitable examples.
STATE THREE POINTS OF DIFFERENCE.
GIVE THE ACCURATE ANSWER WITH PROPER POINT OF DIFFERENCES. PROPER ANSWERS WILL BE MARKED AS BRAINLIEST. ​

Answer 1

Explanation:

• A diatomic molecule is molecule made up of 2 atoms while a divalent atom is an atom having valency 2.

• Diatomic refers to atomicity while divalent refers to valency.

Example:

• NaCl is a diatomic molecule (As total no. of atoms is 2.)
•  Zn is a divalent atom as it has a valency of 2 (It loses 2 electrons and        becomes $Zn^{2+}$).