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atoms are most stable when they have filled the outer shell of electrons which normally holds a max of 8. so if an atom has 1 electron in its outer layer getting rid of it will give him stability, in much the same way having 7 electrons will mean gaining one electron will give it stability. now lets say the two meet, they react with each other and everybody is happy.
It is thought than when two elements react, they are trying to acheive a "perfect" electronic configuration (i.e. have a full outer shell). The more electrons needs to lose/gain before acheiving this stability determines its reactivity.
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How does the number of valence electrons affect the reactivity of an atom?
atoms are most stable when they have filled the outer shell of electrons which normally holds a max of 8. so if an atom has 1 electron in its outer layer getting rid of it will give him stability, in much the same way having 7 electrons will mean gaining one electron will give it stability. now lets say the two meet, they react with each other and everybody is happy. It is thought than when two elements react, they are trying to acheive a "perfect" electronic configuration (i.e. have a full outer shell). The more electrons needs to lose/gain before acheiving this stability determines its reactivity.
What is the outer most energy level of an atom?
This is the valence shell and is involved in bonding e.g. the sharing or loss of electrons to form a molecule or giant structure. Inner shells do not take part in bonding though their shielding effect and repulsion does affect the loss and gain of electrons from this shell.
How does the number of valence electrons that carbon has affect the number of bonds that carbond can form?
if the number of electrons are greater in energy levels or shell so greater will be the nuclear attraction because of greater nuclear attraction the atom will be greatly able to attract other atoms towards their self and easily form bond between them..
Why do the two isotopes of chlorine have the same chemical properties?
The chemical properties of an element are determined by the number of electrons, which is determined by the number of protons. Isotopes vary in the number of neutrons in an atom of the same element (same number of protons). Since neutrons do not influence the number of protons or electrons, they do not affect chemical properties.
Which would have more of an affect on the mass of an aluminum atom removing ten electrons or one neutron?
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What are some details of the number of valence electrons in atoms affect the reactivity of elements?
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How do valence electrons affect the way a element reacts?
When an element with few vakence electrons comes in contact with ine that has many valence electrons the reaction is more violent and vice versa.
Does the amount of protons an element has affect chemical bonding?
Yes and no; the number of protons determine the valance number of electrons. The valence level of electrons and how full/empty it is largely determines an elements chemical behavior. I would say that valence electrons are the main determinant, but that is predetermined by protons.
Can velocity of electrones in outermost shell affect reactivity of an element?
I think no, as electrons move with uniform velocity.
How are valence electrons differ from other electrons in an atom?
The closer the number of valence electrons is to the number required to completely fill or deplete its outer shell the more likely the atom is to react. With other electrons in an atom the shells are full and they have little if any affect on the reactivity of an atom. Valence electrons are the only electrons that are available to be shared/transferred in a bond.
How are valence electrons special?
The closer the number of valence electrons is to the number required to completely fill or deplete its outer shell the more likely the atom is to react. With other electrons in an atom the shells are full and they have little if any affect on the reactivity of an atom. Valence electrons are the only electrons that are available to be shared/transferred in a bond.
Why are valence electrons significant?
They are significant because they determine what element would be in a specific block (s,p,d,f).
How does the number of valence electrons affect an element?
The number of valence electrons affect the type of bond formed by an atom with other atoms as it determines the number and type of atoms it needs to bond with. An atom with one valence electron, for example, will bond with one atom that needs one electron.
How does the electron configuration affect the reactivity?
Valency determines the chemical properties of an atom by indicating how many unpaired valence electrons an atom has, allowing a chemist to determine how many and possibly what type of bonds the atom may form with other elements. For example, most elements with a "full valence shell" of 8 valence electrons (following the Octet Rule) will not react in solution because they cannot form bonds with other elements.
How does the number of electrons in energy levels affect bond formation?
Chemical bonding is occurred from the participation of valence electrons. Valence electrons are located in the topmost energy level of an atom.
How the electrons are arranged around nucleus an how they affect its reactivity?
Electrons are arranged in electron clouds around the nucleus. The reactivity is determined by the number of valence electrons, or electrons in the outermost energy levels. All atoms (except for hydrogen who wants 2 electrons and boron who wants 6) want 8 valence electrons, or a full outer energy level. This makes them stable (like the noble gases). If an atom has 1 valence electron it will desperately want to lose that electron while an atom with 7 electrons will want to gain one electron. All atoms have the goal of 8 valence electrons. Also, the 1st energy level only has 2 electrons. After that there is 8 electrons (approximately, because you can never truly determine where an electron is inside of an atom at any given time).
How many valence electrons does each Atom have and how does that affect the type of bond in each molecule?
there is no one answer to this question. It all depends on where the atom is in the Periodic Table.
