Monatomic hydrogen volume and diatomic hydrogen volume?

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The discussion centers on the volume differences between diatomic hydrogen (H2) and monatomic hydrogen (H). It is established that diatomic hydrogen has a greater volume due to its molecular structure, which allows for more significant intermolecular interactions compared to monatomic hydrogen. The conversation also highlights the rarity of monatomic hydrogen in bulk matter, suggesting that it primarily exists in extreme conditions, such as deep space.

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What is it exactly that causes the diatomic hydrogen to have such a greater volume than monatomic hydrogen?
 
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HMS-776 said:
What is it exactly that causes the diatomic hydrogen to have such a greater volume than monatomic hydrogen?

I don't know where you found such a statement, nor where you find monatomic hydrogen - are you taking about deep space? - but if there were such a thing in bulk matter the opposite of what you say would be true.
 

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