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Krypton is a noble gas and hence has stable electronic configuration. Its valence shell configuration is 4s2 4p6 . Therefore, it has 1-s and 3-p full orbitals in its valence shell.
Stable electronic configuration is when the valence shell of an element is completely filled (8 electrons) whereas unstable electronic configuration is when the valence shell of an element is not completely filled
Looking at the electron configuration of carbon (at. no. 6) you have 1s2 2s2 2p2. In the 2 p subshell, you have 1 electron in the 2px orbital, and 1 electron in the 2py orbital and no electrons in the 2pz orbital. So, the answer is that there are TWO half filled orbitals in the carbon atom. This is the case BEFORE hybridization. After hybridization, there are FOUR half filled orbitals which are called sp3 hybrids.
One main group element in period 3 that has p orbitals half-filled with electrons is phosphorus. Phosphorus has five valence electrons in its outer shell, occupying three of the available p orbitals with one electron in each.
Chlorine has only one half-filled orbital. This means that it can only bond with one other atom.
Arsenic has three electrons occupying the three 4p orbitals in its valence shell. Hund's first rule tells us that they will each occupy separate orbitals before they start to pair up. So there are three half-filled orbitals in an arsenic atom.
Group 1: have 1 valence electrons (half filled s orbital) Group 2: have 2 valence electrons (completely filled s orbital)
No, the metallic characters of germanium and gallium are not the same. Gallium exhibits more pronounced metallic properties compared to germanium, as gallium is a metal with higher metallic character. Germanium, on the other hand, is a metalloid with properties that lie between metals and nonmetals.
No, atoms are most stable when their outermost electron shells are completely filled. This is because a full outer shell results in a lower energy state, making the atom more stable. Partially filled shells can lead to greater reactivity as atoms seek to fill or empty their outermost shell.
Metals typically do not have half a set of valence electrons; instead, they tend to have one to three electrons in their outermost shell, which they can lose easily to form positive ions. This characteristic contributes to their conductivity and malleability. In contrast, nonmetals often have more than half of a complete set of valence electrons and typically gain or share electrons during chemical bonding.
Elements that typically have a half set of valence electrons are found in Group 14 of the periodic table, such as carbon, silicon, and germanium. These elements have four valence electrons, meaning they can form four bonds with other atoms, allowing for a variety of chemical compounds. This half-filled configuration is significant in facilitating the formation of covalent bonds and contributes to the versatility of organic chemistry.
No, generally the electrons on the outer levels are available for bonding.