Is H2 a Molecule?

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Hi, I was wondering if something like [itex]H_2[/itex] is considered to be a molecule. I've read through some websites and I'm still not sure. It's been a long time since I did chemistry (although I should probably remember :biggrin: ) so any help would be good thanks.
 
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Yes, H2 is a diatomic molecule; a molecule consisting of two atoms. If two or more atoms are chemically bonded, then they are considered to be a molecule.
 
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