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There is sufficient chemical driving force to cause most elements to react with other elements into contact with which the elements come.
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Why atoms of most of the elements do not exist independently?
Atoms of most elements do not exist independently because they are more stable and energetically favorable when they form chemical bonds with other atoms. These bonds allow atoms to achieve a full outer electron shell and attain a lower energy state. This results in the formation of molecules or compounds rather than isolated atoms.
Do all elements have atoms and molecules?
All elements have atoms, but most do not form molecules.
What are most elements made of?
atoms
Which is capable of independent existence an atom or molecule?
Atoms of most elements are not able to exist independently. Atoms form molecules or ions aggregate in large numbers to form the matter that we can see. Molecule is capable of independent existence.
In which state of matter do most elements exist?
Most elements exist in the state of matter known as solids at room temperature and pressure. Some elements can also exist as liquids or gases depending on the conditions.
Does any element have different types of atoms?
Most elements have different types of atoms. These variations on an element's atoms are called isotopes and have different numbers of neutrons and thus different atomic masses. It is also possible to artificially create other isotopes of elements that do not exist "naturally," even for the few elements that normally have only one isotope (e.g. gold, arsenic, cobalt, aluminum, phosphorus).
Are all elements are composed of atoms that cannot be divided?
No. All atoms, except the most abundant isotope of hydrogen, can be divided into the subatomic particles protons, neutrons, and electrons. The most abundant hydrogen isotope does not have neutrons.
Can an atom exist without neutrons?
Yes. Most hydrogen atoms do not contain neutrons. All other atoms do.
Why most elements not found in the free state in nature?
Most elements are sufficiently reactive so it can not exist in elemental form.
What are atoms that collide frequently and move independently of one another are most likely in a what?
A fluid - liquid or gas.
Smallest particle of an element that can exist either alone or in combination?
The smallest particle of an element that can exist either alone or in combination with other elements is an atom. Atoms are composed of protons, neutrons, and electrons.
Are most of the periodic table isotopes?
No most of them are not isotopes. Few elements exist as isotopes.
