Answer: A molecule can be defined as a particle that is composed of two or more atoms that

are connected with each other through covalent bonding. Molecules can be distinguished
from ions by the absence of electrical charge. The molecules are the components of organic
compounds.

A polyatomic molecule is the one that consists of groups of three or more atoms that are
electrically neutral; these atoms are held together by covalent bonding. For example, carbon
dioxide (CO2) and water (H2O).

A diatomic molecule is a molecule which is composed of only two atoms that are either of
same or different elemental form. If a diatomic molecule consists of two atoms that are of the
same elemental composition, then the molecule is said to be a homonuclear molecule. For
example, hydrogen (H2) or oxygen (O2). If a diatomic molecule consists of two atoms that
are of different element composition, then the molecule is said to be a heteronuclear
molecule. For example, carbon monoxide (CO) or nitric acid (NO).