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Are all elements with one valence electron highly combustible?
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No, none of them. They do not combust -- they react with water.
See the Related Questions link to the left for details about this reaction.
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What is the number of valance electrons in atoms from alkali metals?
they have one valence electron. this is why they are so highly reactive and cannot be found pure in nature.
Is alkali metals highly reactive because of its one valence electrons?
Yes, alkali metals will react with anything to get rid of that one valence electron, which makes them highly reactive.
Is the stability of the noble gas elements other than helium is a result of their having eight valence electrons?
Yes, the stability of noble gas elements other than helium is due to their having eight valence electrons. This electron configuration, known as an octet, gives them a full outer energy level, making them highly stable and less likely to form chemical bonds with other elements.
Why are the alkali metals and the halogens among the reactive elements an the periodic table?
alkali metals have one valence electron and halogens have 7. since elements always want to have a full outer shell, these two types of elements react easily with each other to form a full outer shell of 8 electrons.
How is the valence shell of hydrogen in hydrogen compounds different from the valence shell of other atoms when they form bonds?
The "valence shell" of hydrogen contains only one electron. (This configuration is indicated as 1s1). Therefore, when it looses that electron, it is only a lone proton. This is highly important in acid/base reactions. Hydrogen, H, (and helium, He) does not follow the "octet rule" when forming bonds with other elements. Rather they both follow a special rule, sometimes called the "duet rule." While most elements want to have 8 valence electrons, H and He only want a total of 2.
Why are group one elements largely ionic?
Group 1 elements can easily lose its 1 valence electron and hence possess highly ionic character
Valence electrons determine an atoms what?
They tell you how reactive the element is. If the atom has only one electron, then it is highly reactive. If the valence shell is full, then it will not react with other elements.
What is the number of valance electrons in atoms from alkali metals?
they have one valence electron. this is why they are so highly reactive and cannot be found pure in nature.
What type of metals such as sodium have a single valence electron are very reactive?
Highly reactive metals with one valence electron are known as Alkali metals.
What type of metal such as sodium have a single valence electrons and are very reactive?
Highly reactive metals with one valence electron are known as Alkali metals.
What type of metals such as sodium have a single valence electron and very reactive?
Highly reactive metals with one valence electron are known as Alkali metals.
What are features of the alkali metals?
Alkali metals have only one valence electron and all of these elements are highly reactive. All of them are metals. Except lithium, other elements can be cut by a blade. They have a lesser density than water.
What is the highly reactive family of elements with 7 valence electrons.?
halogen
What is highly reactive family of elements with 7 valence electrons?
halogen
Is alkali metals highly reactive because of its one valence electrons?
Yes, alkali metals will react with anything to get rid of that one valence electron, which makes them highly reactive.
Is chlorine highly reactive?
Yes. It is highly electronegative and only needs one valence electron so it is very voracious :)
What do all elements group 1 have in common in terms of electrons?
Group A1 of the Periodic Table (Hydrogen, Lithium, Sodium . . . ) is an Alkali Metal and only has one valance electron. If the element were to lose that electron, it forms an ion. Each element violently reacts when combined with water.
