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What electrons configurations do atoms usually achieve by sharing electrons to form covalent bonds?
They usually achieve "Noble Gas" configuration
What paricles are present in a covalent bond?
Electrons. Usually a pair of electrons of opposite spin
Why are there usually an equal number of protons and electrons in an atom?
There are not usually an equal number.
Number of electrons of lead?
In the ground state, it has 82 electrons. It usually only shares two of those electrons into an ionic bond.
Do metals usually gain or loose electrons to be stable?
Metals will LOSE electrons to become stable.
Why is charge usually transferred by electrons?
Charge is usually transferred by electrons because electrons are the negatively charged particles within an atom that are easily able to move from one atom to another, allowing for the transfer of electrical charge.
Where are innermost electrons located?
Innermost electrons are located closer to the nucleus of an atom, in energy levels closest to the nucleus. These electrons have lower energy and are usually referred to as core electrons.
How many protons nuetrons and electrons does calcium have?
20 protons, 20 electrons, and usually 20 neutrons
How many electrons does a neutral atom of oxygen (O) usually have in its outer orbit 6?
6
How many electrons are usually in the outer orbit of a neutral atom of magnesium Mg?
2 electrons orbit in the outer shell. If its a neutral atom, then it will have the same number of electrons as protons. Magnesium has 12 protons and 12 electrons.
Can nonmetals gain electrons to fill their valence shells?
Yes, nonmetals can gain electrons to fill their valence shells. By doing so, they can achieve a stable electron configuration, usually by reaching a full outer shell of electrons (usually 8 electrons, except for hydrogen and helium which only need 2 electrons).
Positive ions usually form from?
Positive ions usually form from elements that have few electrons in their outer shell. These elements tend to lose electrons to achieve a stable electron configuration, resulting in a positively charged ion.
