A substance is composed of diatomic molecules. Choose the appropriate classification from the response list below:
A) could be an element or a compound
B) could be an element but not a compound
C) could be a compound but not an element
D) could not be an element nor a compound

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Diatomic molecules can be either elements or compounds. Elements like hydrogen (H2), nitrogen (N2), and oxygen (O2) exist as diatomic molecules, as well as compounds like hydrogen chloride (HCl).

A Substance Is Composed of Diatomic Molecules