Why Can Some Elements React to Form Diatomic Molecules?

[LogicalAcid]

Can react with other atoms of their element and form diatomic molecules, while others cannot?

 

[Borek]

You were already told that most elements can form diatomic molecules, but in the case of some elements diatomic molecule is very stable (has very low energy), while in the case of other molecules their energy is relatively high, so they will react with other elements present around to form more stable compounds.

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[LogicalAcid]

You were already told that most elements can form diatomic molecules, but in the case of some elements diatomic molecule is very stable (has very low energy), while in the case of other molecules their energy is relatively high, so they will react with other elements present around to form more stable compounds.

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I know elements react to stabilize, but elements bond, I'm guessing they lose energy because of the energy it takes for them to react? And then they are unreactive because the energy needed to separate them is high?

 

[Borek]

I know elements react to stabilize, but elements bond, I'm guessing they lose energy because of the energy it takes for them to react?

No idea what you are trying to say. Please elaborate.