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How many full orbitals and half-full orbitals are there in valence shell of krypton?
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.
What is the difference between a stable and unstable electronic configuration?
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
How many half-filled orbitals are there in a carbon atom?
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.
Indentify A main group element in period 3 that has p orbitals half filled with electrons?
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.
How many valence electrons does an atom of chlorine have?
Chlorine has only one half-filled orbital. This means that it can only bond with one other atom.
What are elements with 1 or 2 electrons in the outer energy level called?
Group 1: have 1 valence electrons (half filled s orbital) Group 2: have 2 valence electrons (completely filled s orbital)
How many half filled orbitals are in a arsenic 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.
Is metallic characters of Germinium and Galiium are same?
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.
Are atoms most stable when they have partially filled shells?
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.
Are all electrons available for bonding?
No, generally the electrons on the outer levels are available for bonding.
If atom is chemically stable if it and outer energy level is filled with what?
A half filled sub-shell is more stable than other partially filled shells. As an example use Chromium. It should by logic have the following: Sc = [Ar]4s23d1 Ti = [Ar]4s23d2 V = [Ar]4s23d3 Cr should in theory be Cr = [Ar]4s23d4 but it is not. Half filled shells are more stable so the configuration is Cr = [Ar]4s13d5 two half filled sub levels and then Manganese is Mn = [Ar]4s23d5 one full and one half filled level.
Why does nitrogen have a half filled electron shell?
Electron configuration for N (at. no. 7) is 1s2 2s2 2p3 so the 2p orbital, which can hold 6 electrons, is only half full. Is that what you are asking?
