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What is the name of the alkali metal atom with valence shell configuration 6s1?
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Why are alkali metals more reactive than other metals?
Alkali metals are more reactive as they are in group 1 and therefore has only one valence electron. With only one valence electron, its easy for them to achieve inert configuration/ noble gas configuration, which makes them so reactive.
How many valence electrons alkali metals have?
alkali metals have 1 electron in there outer valence shell. I remember that alkali and alkaline go with columns 1 & 2 of the periodic table alphabetically. Alkali then alkaline. Alkali metals have 1 valence electron. Alkaline metals have 2 valence electrons.
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.
How many electrons in hydrogen valence shell will give it a noble gas configuration?
Two electrons will fill a hydrogen's outer, or valence, shell.
Conductivity in a metal results from the metal atoms having?
highly mobile electrons in the valence shell
How does sodium reach its desired state?
Sodium is an alkali metal. All alkali metals have 1 electron in the valence shell. This means that the "desired state" is to have a full valence shell configuration. So, in order for sodium and other alkali metals to reach this state, it has to LOSE one electron, making it a positive ion (cation).
Why are alkali metals more reactive than other metals?
Alkali metals are more reactive as they are in group 1 and therefore has only one valence electron. With only one valence electron, its easy for them to achieve inert configuration/ noble gas configuration, which makes them so reactive.
What are some Alkali metal facts?
The alkali metals exist in group one of the Periodic Table; as such, they are in the s-block. The electron configuration for each alkali metal ends in ns1. When represented in an Aufbau diagram, the outer shell electron has an "up" spin. Because of their single outer shell electron, alkali metals react well with halogens.
What happen in ionic bonding?
In ionic bonding, the atom of the metal element loses its electrons in its valence shell to attain full electronic configuration, forming a cation and gives it to the non-metal for it to attain full electronic configuration, forming an anion. Full electronic configuration (noble gas configuration) means it has no valence electrons (electrons at its last shell). The cations and anions are arranged in giant lattice structure, whereby each cation is joined with 6 other anions and vice versa.
Does alkali needs to gain one electron to have a completely outer shell?
I assume you are talking about the Alkali metal group which in fact would readily loose their outer electron to form a 1+ cation (have a full valence electron shell).
What is the characterisitc of the outer electron shell of alkali metals?
The oute (valence) shell of the alkali metals contains just one electron
What is the valence shell of the element boron?
Electronic configuration of B is 1s2 2s2 2p1 So valence shell is 2p
How many electrons do alkali gases have in their outer shell?
alkali solids have one each in their valence shells
How many valence electrons alkali metals have?
alkali metals have 1 electron in there outer valence shell. I remember that alkali and alkaline go with columns 1 & 2 of the periodic table alphabetically. Alkali then alkaline. Alkali metals have 1 valence electron. Alkaline metals have 2 valence electrons.
What is inert gas configuration?
having 8 electron in the outermost shell or in 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 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.
