Br₂ is classified as which of the following?

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Br₂ is classified as a molecule because it is composed of two atoms of the element, Br. Molecules are substances that are composed of two or more atoms. Compounds are substances that are composed of two or more different types of atoms (H₂O is an example since it contains both H and O). An element is a substance whose atoms all have the same number of protons (same chemical identity), and Br₂ is the elemental form of bromine. An ion is a charged atom or molecule and will contain a (+) or (-).

Br2 Is Classified as Which of the Following

Br₂ Is Classified as Which of the Following