What is formed when two atoms of bromine bond together?

1. a monatomic molecule
2. a diatomic molecule
3. a heterogeneous mixture
4. a homogeneous mixture

Gold can be flattened into an extremely thin sheet. The malleability of gold is due to the

1. radioactive decay mode of the isotope Au-198
2. proton-to-neutron ratio in an atom of gold
3. nature of the bonds between gold atoms
4. reactivity of gold atoms

Question One: (2) A diatomic molecule
Question two: (3) nature of bonds between gold atoms
More on question two: Gold and metals in general are malleable because of the so called "sea of valence electrons", which is generally unstable allowing it to be malleable and conductive.

Answered by BrainE | 2024-06-10

The answer for question 1 is (2) diatomic molecule.
The answer for question 2 is (3) nature of bonds

Answered by tadvisohil886 | 2024-06-10

Two atoms of bromine bond together to form a diatomic molecule, specifically Br2. The bonding occurs through the sharing of electrons in a nonpolar covalent bond. Additionally, gold's malleability is due to the nature of the bonds between its atoms, allowing them to slide past each other easily.
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Answered by BrainE | 2024-10-02