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Diatomic and Polyatomic Elements

Most elements when isolated in pure form consist of individual atoms. However, there are some elements where the pure form contains atoms bonded to each other. These diatomic elements are H2, N2, O2, F2, Cl2, Br2, and I2. Use one of the following memory prompts as an aid for learning the 7 diatomic elements . . .







  1. The element symbols can be rearranged to spell pronounced
    "honkel fibber"

    Hydrogen (H2)
    Oxygen (O2)
    Nitrogen (N2)
    Chlorine (Cl2)
    Fluorine (F2)
    Iodine (I2)
    Bromine (Br2)     or pronounced
    "Brinkle Hof"

    Bromine (Br2)
    Iodine (I2)
    Nitrogen (N2)
    Chlorine (Cl2)
    Hydrogen (H2)
    Oxygen (O2)
    Fluorine (F2)    .
  2. The  seven elements form a "7"  in the Periodic Table. Click the Play button in the animation to the right to see a visual memorization prompt.