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Do electrons in the lowest energy level of an atom that determine how that atom reacts?
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∙ 11y ago
Electrons in the outer shell, also known as valance electrons, determine how an atom will react. To be more precise I should add that there are transition state elements whose reactivity is also influenced by some of the inner electrons as well.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 12y agoThe electrons in the valence shell of an atom determines how it reacts with other atoms.
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∙ 11y agoNo. The electrons in the highest energy level of an atom determine how the atom reacts. The inner electrons in lower energy levels are shielded by the outermost, higher energy electrons.
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Explain the role of an element's electrons in determining its chemical reactivity?
Electrons differ in the amount of energy they have and how tightly they are held by the protons in the nucleus. Based on these properties, chemists describe an atom's electrons as belonging to certain energy levels. Usually it is the electrons in the highest energy level of an atom that determine how that atom reacts.
Which electrons interact to form chemical bonds?
The outer electrons, also known as the Valence electrons
When NAD plus reacts with hydrogen and gains two electrons?
Electrons. ( plus that proton )
How does the elements reacts to each other?
An element reacts with another element by sharing electrons. The elements keep sharing electrons until both elements have a full outer shell.
When iron reacts with oxygen does it gain or lose electrons?
Iron reacts with oxygen to form Fe2O3 also known as rust. Oxygen requires two electrons to fill it's valence shell so iron loses electrons.
What determines how an atom reacts?
The factor in determining how an atom reacts is the valence electrons, ie how many and in what energy level.
Explain the role of an element's electrons in determining its chemical reactivity?
Electrons differ in the amount of energy they have and how tightly they are held by the protons in the nucleus. Based on these properties, chemists describe an atom's electrons as belonging to certain energy levels. Usually it is the electrons in the highest energy level of an atom that determine how that atom reacts.
Which electrons interact to form chemical bonds?
The outer electrons, also known as the Valence electrons
When sulfur reacts with other elements it does not lose its electrons but rather gain two electrons why?
Because sulfur's valence shell is more than half full with 6 electrons. I takes less energy for sulfur to gain 2 electrons than it does for sulfur to lose electrons.
How does Be obey te octet rule when forming compounds?
Beryllium (Be) is an element in group 2 of the periodic table. It has 2 energy levels and 2 valence electrons in the outermost energy level. It reacts by losing 2 electrons to attain a noble gas structure.
When NAD plus reacts with hydrogen and gains two electrons?
Electrons. ( plus that proton )
What parts of an atom participate in chemical reactions?
When an element reacts with another element, they form a compound. How a compound is formed has to do with the number of valence electrons. The valence electrons are the electrons which are held in the outer most energy level.
Does chlorine react by losing electrons?
Nope, Chlorine reacts if it gains electrons. Not Lose. Apex
How does the elements reacts to each other?
An element reacts with another element by sharing electrons. The elements keep sharing electrons until both elements have a full outer shell.
When iron reacts with oxygen does it gain or lose electrons?
Iron reacts with oxygen to form Fe2O3 also known as rust. Oxygen requires two electrons to fill it's valence shell so iron loses electrons.
When bromine reacts with other elements it gains electrons gaining electrons does not effect the mass of the bromine atoms explain why?
electrons have no mass
Does Chlorine (Cl) reacts by losing electrons?
Chlorine is a non metal and it reacts by gaining electrons rather than losing inorder to attain a stable electron configuration of the noble gases.
