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Which is more stable neutral chlorine atoms of chlorine ions?
Chlorine ion is more stable because it has got the maximum number(8) of electrons possible in its valence shell, it is known as the octet. When an ion achieves octet, it has got the electronic configuration of a noble gas, which is inert and very stable.
Are Atoms which possess completed outer energy level or have a stable octet are inert?
yes(: of course
What are the limitations of octet rule?
1. the incomplete octet of a central atom 2. odd electron molecule 3. compound with expanded octet 4. acc. to rule atoms complete their octet to complete their octet to become stable like inert gas, but it is seen that inert gases like xenon are not stabkle they combine with fluorine and oxygen to form no. of compounds. 5. shape of molecule cant be explained 6. stability of molecule cant be explained
Why is neon the least reactive of all the elements?
neon has completely filled orbitals, obeys octet rule and is stable. hence it is chemically inert.
What is the importance of an atom having a noble gas configuration?
They are generally stable as they obey octet rule
Which is more stable neutral chlorine atoms or chlorine ions Why?
Chlorine ion is more stable because it has got the maximum number(8) of electrons possible in its valence shell, it is known as the octet. When an ion achieves octet, it has got the electronic configuration of a noble gas, which is inert and very stable.
Which is more stable neutral chlorine atoms of chlorine ions?
Chlorine ion is more stable because it has got the maximum number(8) of electrons possible in its valence shell, it is known as the octet. When an ion achieves octet, it has got the electronic configuration of a noble gas, which is inert and very stable.
Are Atoms which possess completed outer energy level or have a stable octet are inert?
yes(: of course
What gas does helium falls in.?
Helium (He) is a noble (inert) gas placed in the group 18 of the Periodic Table.Helium falls in inert gas. It is stable and non-reactive.
What are the limitations of octet rule?
1. the incomplete octet of a central atom 2. odd electron molecule 3. compound with expanded octet 4. acc. to rule atoms complete their octet to complete their octet to become stable like inert gas, but it is seen that inert gases like xenon are not stabkle they combine with fluorine and oxygen to form no. of compounds. 5. shape of molecule cant be explained 6. stability of molecule cant be explained
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.
Why is it that the noble gas group is strongly stable?
Noble gases have completely filled orbitals. Their valence orbitals are completely filled, have 8 electrons and obey octet rule (stable electronic configuration). They are chemically inert (or do not react with other elements).
How many electrons must neon loose to form a anion?
Do note that elements form anions to gain stability (duplet and octet rules). Neon is a noble gas. It is inert, as its valence shell is full (and follows the octet rule). It does not need to form an anion, as it is already stable.
Why is neon the least reactive of all the elements?
neon has completely filled orbitals, obeys octet rule and is stable. hence it is chemically inert.
How can xenon achieve stable octet?
In its ground state it does have a stable octet.
How is the halogen family and the noble gas family different?
The noble gases have completely filled orbitals and are hence generally stable and chemically inert. The halogens need one more electron to complete octet and are generally highly reactive.
Why is argon an inert substance?
Argon is a noble gas. It has completely filled valence orbitals, is stable and hence chemically inert.
