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An atom is considered stable when it does not undergo immediate decay. All nobel gases are stable, that is it. However, neutrality is when atoms have the same number of electrons as protons. This does not mean it is stable because if it's electron orbitals are uncomfortable, they will bond.
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∙ 11y agoas atoms are composed of same number of electron and proton and neutrons.there is no less electrons in outermost orbit,compared to protons present in the nucleus,hence atoms are always stable.
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∙ 6y agoThere is a fundamental law in nature that requires systems to adopt their lowest energy value.
A partially filled atomic electron shell is not a lowest energy value and atoms will therefore share electrons with one another (to form compounds) where the energy state of the compound is lower than the separated components.
Imagine a hill and a valley - it takes energy to clime to the top of the hill and it is a "high energy position" but it is easy to roll down the hill into the valley "a low energy position". Nature 'pulls' everything into the valley of least energy.
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∙ 8y agofor an element to become stable, the element needs to gain or lose electrons. im not sure how that is done but you can always search up the element on the internet and find out what a electron has to do to became stable.
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∙ 13y agoan atom will be stable if it has all of its electron shells filled. The shells grow each time: the first shell (complete in Helium) requires only two electrons, the next two shells require 8 electrons (Ne and Ar, respectively), then 18 electrons, and so on.
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∙ 14y agoNuclear transformation is what happens to an unstable atom nucleus when exercising changes to attain stability. The stability of a nuclide depends on the ratio of neutrons to protons in this nucleus and on the absolute number of protons that should not exceed certain limit.
For a nucleus with neutron/proton ratio higherthan the corresponding stability ratio, two nuclear transformations may occur to decrease the ratio in the nucleus in order to reach stability: * neutron transformation to proton plus electron where the proton remains in the nucleus and the electron is emitted from the nucleus as beta radiation * emitting neutron from the nucleus as neutron radiation (this transformation is relatively rare. Example of this transformation is the unstable Krypton-87 For a nucleus with neutron/proton ratio lowerthan the corresponding stability ratio, two nuclear transformations may occur to increase the ratio in the nucleus in order to reach stability: * proton transformation to neutron plus positron where the neutron remains in the nucleus and the positron is emitted from the nucleus as positive beta radiation * proton attraction of one electron from the nearest orbit to the nucleus to form neutron that remains in the nucleus. For an unstable nucleus with with number of protons exceeding the stability limit, it may reach stability with one or more of the above four nuclear transformations or by: * fission (or splitting) of the nucleus into two or more smaller nuclei (called fragments) with emission of one or more neutrons (as the spontaneous fission of some heavy nuclei ).
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∙ 14y agoTo become stable an atom can give, receive, or share electrons with another atom.
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∙ 13y agoa full outer energy level
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Why do atoms want to combine?
Atoms combine in order to become stable, which for most atoms means having 8 valence electrons.
What makes atoms have a stable electron configuration?
In order for an atom to be chemically stable it must have 8 valence electrons.
What would alkali metal atoms need in order to end up with the same stable electron arrangements as the noble gas?
alkali metals need to loose one electron. alkali earth metals need to loose two
Why do many atoms in nature tend to be found as ions rather than single atoms?
Most single atoms are unstable and must undergo a chemical reaction in order to become stable. The noble gases, however, can exist as single atoms, because they have filled valence shells and are therefore stable on their own.
What do atoms other than the Noble Gases have to do in order to become stable?
Atoms gain, lose or share electrons and try to attain noble gas configuration.
What does oxygen need to do in order to to achieve a stable electron configuration?
Oxygen atoms need to share or gain two electrons in order to achieve a stable electron configuration.
In order to fill their outer most shells and become more stable atoms form what?
In order to fill their outer most shells and become more stable atoms form BONDS.
Do atoms that are stable need more electrons?
no. if the atom is stable it does not need to form any more compounds
Why do atoms want to combine?
Atoms combine in order to become stable, which for most atoms means having 8 valence electrons.
Are atoms more stable when combined?
No. They combine when the compound is more stable. Any system will tend to go toward a more stable state. If a molecule is less stable than the individual atoms there is a good chance it will fall apart.
Why do atoms tend to be bonded to other atoms?
The correct answer is: Atoms are often more stable when bonded to other atoms
How many electrons are called are needed in the outer energy level of most atoms for the atom to be stable?
Eight electrons, called an octet, are needed by most atoms in order to be stable.
Why do atoms react with one another and form chemical bonds?
Atoms react with one another in order to become stable.
What makes atoms have a stable electron configuration?
In order for an atom to be chemically stable it must have 8 valence electrons.
Which group in the periodic table would need only 1 electron to be stable?
The atoms of Group 17 elements must gain one electron in order to become stable.
Are atoms more stable as elements or compounds?
Unless it is an element that has a full valence shell naturally - like neon, krypton, etc. - atoms are incredibly unstable. When a compound is formed the atoms either share or exchange electrons in order to completely fill their valence shells. Unless it is an element that has a full valence shell naturally - like neon, krypton, etc. - atoms are incredibly unstable. When a compound is formed the atoms either share or exchange electrons in order to completely fill their valence shells.
How many electrons does an atom need in its outer energy level to be stable?
Most atoms require eight electrons in the outer shell to be stable. The exception is atoms that are only filling the s1 orbital, which becomes stable with only two electrons.
