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Atomic Hydrogen has one electron in its outermost orbit. Thus it can accept or donate one electron to reach the electronic configuration of the nearest inert gas. On the other hand, molecular hydrogen consists of two atoms of hydrogen linked together by a covalent bond. Thus, there is no extra electron for reactivity.
For the above reason, atomic hydrogen can readily react with little amount of energy. Molecular hydrogen requires greater amount of energy so as to form atoms of hydrogen first which will react.
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∙ 12y agonascent hydrogen is much more reactive than ordinary hydrogen because it is produced in situ,itmeans that as it is produced it is consumed in another reaction. It is unstable that is why much more reactive than atomic hydrogen.
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∙ 14y agoatomic Hydrogen is just that: 1 atom of hydrogen (H+). molecular Hydrogen is a molecule, much more stable than atomic Hydrogen (H2). molecular H2 is more abundant than H+ in nature, due to H2 being more stable.
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∙ 13y agoA hydrogen molecule has a full valence shell, which is more stable than a hydrogen atom, which has only has 1 electron. The atom either wants to gain or lose an electron, and is significantly less stable.
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∙ 12y agoIn molecular hydrogen, you have two hydrogen atoms bonded to each other. In order for them to undergo any kind of chemical reaction, it is first necessary to break the bond between them, which takes energy. If, however, you have a single hydrogen atom not bonded to anything, then it can undergo chemical reactions without having to first break any bond. Therefore, it reacts more easily.
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∙ 9y agoNascent hydrogen is more reactive than molecular hydrogen because nascent hydrogen occurs as single atoms rather than diatomic molecular hydrogen. Monatomic hydrogen, if it encounters no other chemical substance with which monatomic hydrogen is reactive, reacts with itself to form molecular hydrogen with the release of a substantial amount of energy. This energy is added to the reaction-driving energy release when monatomic hydrogen reacts with any other chemical substance to produce the same product(s) that reaction of the other chemical substance with molecular hydrogen would produce.
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∙ 9y agoHelium is a noble gas, so it has a full outer electron shell. This renders is very stable and nearly inert. Hydrogen only has one electron in its outer shell which makes it highly reactive.
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∙ 12y agoBecause it is far more electronegative than hydrogen.
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Is fluorine more reactive than arsenic?
Yes
Will fluorine replace iodine in a reaction?
Yes. Fluorine is more reactive than iodine.
The electrons in the bond between hydrogen and fluorine are more strongly attracted to which atom?
They are more strongly attracted to the fluorine. We say that fluorine is more electronegative than hydrogen.
Which is more reactive fluorine or nitrogen?
Fluorine is the most reactive element period. So, it is therefore more reactive than carbon. However, as carbon forms the basis of organic molecules, people come across its compounds more often.
Is copper more reactive than hydrogen?
No. Hydrogen is more reactive than Copper according to the reactivity series.
Why fluorine is more reactive than oxygen?
No, fluorine is the most reactive element that exists.
What is more reatice fluorine or chlorine?
Fluorine is more reactive than chlorine.
Is potassium more reactive than hydrogen?
Yes, Potassium is more reactive than hydrogen.
Is fluorine more reactive than arsenic?
Yes
Is fluorine more reactive than chlorine?
yes
Will fluorine replace iodine in a reaction?
Yes. Fluorine is more reactive than iodine.
Is fluorine more reactive than acylchloride?
No, acyl chloride is very reactive as both an electrophile or a nucleophile. Fluorine is just very electronegative.
Why atomic hydrogen is more reactive than nascent hydrogen?
nascent hydrogen is much more reactive than ordinary hydrogen because it is produced in situ,itmeans that as it is produced it is consumed in another reaction. It is unstable that is why much more reactive than atomic hydrogen.
The electrons in the bond between hydrogen and fluorine are more strongly attracted to which atom?
They are more strongly attracted to the fluorine. We say that fluorine is more electronegative than hydrogen.
Why is atomic hydrogen reactive than nascent hydrogen?
nascent hydrogen is much more reactive than ordinary hydrogen because it is produced in situ,itmeans that as it is produced it is consumed in another reaction. It is unstable that is why much more reactive than atomic hydrogen.
Which is more reactive fluorine or nitrogen?
Fluorine is the most reactive element period. So, it is therefore more reactive than carbon. However, as carbon forms the basis of organic molecules, people come across its compounds more often.
Is hydrogen recative?
Hydrogen is more reactive than Copper, but less reactive than Zinc which is less reactive than Magnesium which is less reactive than Potassium. Potassium is the most reactive of all, relatively speaking.
