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- Energetically favorable means that the input of energy is equal to or less than the output of energy.
- The output of energy is equal to or greater than the input of energy.
- The reaction is spontaneous.
When molecules/compounds/proteins/steroids/lipids/etc are made, bonds are broken and bonds are formed.
Breaking a bond always requires an input of energy (endothermic).
The formation of a bond, however, always releases energy (exothermic).
If the input of energy required to break a bond exceeds the release of energy to form a bond, then the formation of that bond/molecule/compound/protein/steroid/lipid/etc is not favorable.
In other words, if I have to pay a worker more than his work is worth, then his employment is not favorable.
For example, the formation of an ionic bond between lithium and chloride is energetically favorable because the input of energy required to remove an electron from lithium (ionization energy) is less than the energy released (electron affinity) when chloride gains an electron.
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Why is potassium more reactive than lead?
It only has to lose one electron to get to a stable octet and the inert gas structure of Argon (which is very energetically favorable) - lead has to gain 4 to become Radon noble gas.
What are the most reactive families on the periodic table and why are they the most reactive?
The alkali metals Lithium, Sodium, Potassium, Rubidium cesium and Francium is the most reactive group of metals. They are this way because they only need to lose one electron to gain a stable octet which is very favorable energetically. The most reactive group of non-metals is the halogens, Fluorine, Chlorine, Bromine, Iodine and Astatine. These are the exact opposite. They are extremely reactive because they only need to gain one electron to gain a stable octet which is again, highly energetically favorable.
Which is more energetically stable allotrope of oxygen o2 or o3?
o2
Why does ionic bonding occur?
Because it is energetically favoured over other options/possibilities.
What element has the number of proton of 33?
None - this is energetically impossible. However, all energetically possible combinations involving 33 protons would be of the element arsenic, As.
Why is it you need to attain a noble gas configuration?
Because it is energetically favorable
What is the process of diffusion and why it is energetically favorable?
The process of diffusion is when molecules move from a higher concentration to a lower concentration of the same molecule. It is energetically favorable because it is a form of passive transport and therefore does not require energy.
Why is nitrogen far less reactive the oxygen?
Nitrogen needs to gain 3 electrons, whereas oxygen only needs to gain two which is more energetically favorable.
What is the comparative and superlative degree of energetically?
more energetically, most energetically
Why are only electrons removed from atom?
In a chemical reaction only electrons are removed because they are in the outer orbit rather than the nucleus and so it is more energetically favorable for them to be removed.
What happens when a magnesium atom loses an electrons in its outer energy she'll?
It becomes a positive ion. However, energetically it is more favorable for magnesium to lose two electrons. It still becomes a positively charged cation.
Is energetically an adverb?
Energetically is an adverb, yes.Some example sentences are:She energetically jumped on her parent's bed to wake them up.The children screamed energetically when the surprise was revealed.
What does headsprung mean?
Dancing to any type of song energetically. Especially at parties.
What does it mean to be the most favorable?
By definition, favorable is: expressing approval, giving consent, helpful, encouraging, advantageous. To be the most favorable would then mean the most approving, helpful, encouraging (& so on). Example: "a most favorable wind", "I've just received the most favorable answer".
Why chemicals are hygroscopic in nature?
Not all of them are. Those that do have that property have it because it's energetically favorable for them to either dissolve or have waters of hydration, which is unfortunately a kind of fancy scientific way of saying "it happens because it happens."
What happenes when a magnesium atom loses an electron in its outer energy?
It becomes a positive ion. However, energetically it is more favorable for magnesium to lose two electrons. It still becomes a positively charged cation.
What happens when magnesium atom loses an electron in its outer energy?
It becomes a positive ion. However, energetically it is more favorable for magnesium to lose two electrons. It still becomes a positively charged cation.
