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That isn't necessarily true. The Halogens (group 17) follow what you said, but the Alkali metals (group 1) don't. As you go down the column, the elements get more reactive for group 1; Lithium is the least reactive and Francium (speculated) is the most reactive. On the other hand, as you down the Halogens, they do get less reactive. Astatine (speculated) is the least reactive while Fluorine is the most reactive element of them all. Hope that clears up things!
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Atoms with many electron shells will let go of their electrons more easily than those with fewer shells.?
true
Which is more likely to form bonds an atom with 8valence electrons or an atom with fewer then 8 valence electrons?
An atom that has fewer than 8 valence electrons is more reactive, or more likely to form bonds, than an atom with 8 valence electron. Atoms bond by gaining, losing, or sharing electrons in order to have a filled outermost energy level with 8 valence electrons.
Are group 2 elements highly reactive?
Reactivity increases as you go down the group. Radiom is far more reactive than Beryllium.
Does the boron atom has fewer or more electrons than lithium atom?
fewer
This element has more valence electrons that oxygen fewer valence electrons than neon more protons than sodiumbut fewer protons than argon?
Chlorine.
Is most atoms have more electrons than proton false or true?
False, all atoms have the same no of electrons and protons. Negative ions have more electrons. Positive ions have fewer electrons.
Do atoms with many electron shells let go of their electrons easier than fewer shells?
More the number of shells in an atom, more away will be the electrons from the nucleus. Hence, weaker will be the attraction between nucleus and outermost electrons. So atom with more shells will let go their electrons easier than atoms with fewer shells.
Why is an atom with fewer electrons in the outer shell more reactive?
That isn't really true. What makes atoms more reactive is if their electronic configuration is nearly that of a noble gas -- in other words is either has just one or two electrons less or more than a noble gas.So elements with either 1, 2, 6 or 7 valence electrons tend to be especially reactive.so the guy who gave the first answer doesnt know what hes talking about.
Is it true atoms with fewer than 4 valence electrons tend to gain electrons when bonding?
No! Atoms with more than 4 electrons gain electrons during bonding. Atoms with less than 4 electrons tend to lose electrons during bonding. Hope this helps!
The valence electrons are those electrons most tightly held by the atom?
Atoms with 8 valence electrons are highly stable and almost non-reactive. There electronic configuration is stable. In the normal state, only noble gases have this electronic configuration except Helium which has only 2 electrons.
What makes group 1 the most reactive?
If I recall correctly, it's because they don't have any electrons in their atoms. Atoms react in order to get a full set of 8 electrons, and the less electrons an atom has, the more likely they are to react.
What is a charged particle because it had more or fewer electrons then protons?
Cations are positively charged ions formed when atoms lose electrons. So they have less electrons than protons. Anions are negatively charged ions formed when atoms gain electrons. So they have more electrons than protons.
How can atoms with fewer than 8 valence electrons fill their outermost energy?
They may either form covalent or ionic bonds with more atoms.
How is ion produce?
Ionic bonds form during chemical changes when atoms pull electrons away from other atoms. The atoms that lose electrons form ions that have fewer electrons than protons. So, an ion would be produced by an atom or a group of atoms that gained or lost one or more of its electrons.
Atoms with many electron shells will let go of their electrons more easily than those with fewer shells.?
true
How is the reactivity of elements related to valence electrons in atoms?
Valance electrons means that the element has not reached the octet configuration and is therefore reactive the reactivity depends on the no. of valance electrons the more valance electrons the more unstable the atom is and the more reactive it is.The gasses like helium neon xenon are all inert which means they have an octet configuration and have no delocalised or valance electrons.
Which is more likely to form bonds an atom with 8valence electrons or an atom with fewer then 8 valence electrons?
An atom that has fewer than 8 valence electrons is more reactive, or more likely to form bonds, than an atom with 8 valence electron. Atoms bond by gaining, losing, or sharing electrons in order to have a filled outermost energy level with 8 valence electrons.
