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Do metals and non metals become more chemically stable when they fill or empty their outermost energy levels?
When they fill their outermost energy levels. Metals will WANT more electrons and Non-Metals will have EXTRA electrons to give. So in a way, Metals will actually fill their outermost energy levels while Non-Metals will empty them; all with the goal of having a FULL valency shell which is stable. This is the basis for ionic bonding.
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How does the number of electrons in outer energy levels relate to the position of an element in the periodic table?
the group number shows the number of electrons in the outermost energy levels. forexample sodium (Na) have 1 electron in the outermost shell and is placed in the group 1. Elements are grouped in rows depending on their energy levels, or valence electron numbers. Columns of elements are those that are chemically similar, or react
What has outermost energy levels with full s and p orbitals?
The noble gas elements have outermost energy levels with full s and p orbitals.
What are the valence electrons in an atom?
located in the outermost energy levels.
In covalent compounds atoms become chemically stable by doing what?
In covalent compounds, atoms become chemically stable by sharing electrons with each other to fill their outermost energy levels. By sharing electrons, atoms can achieve a full outer electron shell, which is typically 8 electrons for most elements (except for hydrogen and helium which need 2 electrons).
Which metal atoms can form ionic bonds by losing electrons from both the outermost and next to outermost principal energy levels?
Transition metals are the ones that can form ionic bonds by losing electrons from both the outermost and next to outermost principal energy levels. This is because transition metals have multiple oxidation states due to the presence of partially filled d-orbitals. By losing electrons from different energy levels, these metals can achieve a stable configuration.
How many outer levels does Cesium have?
One electron in outermost energy level.
What is a chemical property of helium?
Helium has completely filled orbitals / energy levels and is chemically inert. So it has no chemically property.
Is it true that there is only one family that does NOT need electrons to fill their outermost energy levels?
no!
What element has 2 electron energy levels and 4 electrons available for bonding in the outermost energy level?
The element carbon
Same elements are highly what because their outermost energy levels are only partially filled?
reactive
What family on the periodic table has full outermost energy levels?
the noble gases, in row 18
An atom with an incompletely filled outermost energy level is likely to be?
An atom with an incompletely filled outermost energy level is likely to be reactive. This is because atoms tend to gain, lose, or share electrons to achieve a stable outer electron configuration. Atoms with incomplete outermost energy levels are looking to fill or empty their outermost energy level to achieve stability.
