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The happy atoms are the blank gases They dont react because blank?
The happy atoms are the noble gases. They don't react because their valence electron shells are full. The goal of every element is to have the most outer shell of electrons full. The first shell holds 2 electrons, and every shell after that holds 8 electrons. So helium and hydrogen both want to have 2 electrons in their outer shells. Elements like neon and argon have 8 electrons in their outer shells. Atoms like chlorine and fluorine have 7 electrons in their outer shells. This means that aren't "happy" because they want to have 8. This is why they ionically bond with atoms like sodium that have 1 electron in their outer shells. Sodium gives that electron to chlorine and now both have 8 electrons in their outer shells.
Do the halogens react with the alkali metals why or why not?
The electron configuration is why they react. The Alkali metals have one electron in their outer shell and to complete their outer shell need 7 more electrons. They can give, take or share electrons with other atoms. This is when the Halogens come in handy. The Halogens have 7 electrons in their outer shells, and need one more to complete the outer shell. These can react very easily because they have both the perfect amounts to fill their outer shells and become compounds. Other atoms with other amounts to become atoms not ions needs another element to react with. Hope this helps, Matt.
What happen when two or more atoms react?
Two atoms will react if in so doing both will obtain completely filled outer shells.
What do atoms do to gain a noble gas notation?
They are in the noble gas section because elements such as krypton have full outer (valent) shells. Thus there is no need for them to react, as they are already stable.
Are Atoms which possess completed outer energy level or have a stable octet are inert?
Atoms with a complete outer energy level or stable octet are more stable and less likely to react with other atoms. Inert gases like helium, neon, and argon have full outer energy levels and do not readily react with other elements, making them chemically stable.
When will an atom react with another atom?
Two atoms will react if in so doing both will obtain completely filled outer shells.
The happy atoms are the blank gases They dont react because blank?
The happy atoms are the noble gases. They don't react because their valence electron shells are full. The goal of every element is to have the most outer shell of electrons full. The first shell holds 2 electrons, and every shell after that holds 8 electrons. So helium and hydrogen both want to have 2 electrons in their outer shells. Elements like neon and argon have 8 electrons in their outer shells. Atoms like chlorine and fluorine have 7 electrons in their outer shells. This means that aren't "happy" because they want to have 8. This is why they ionically bond with atoms like sodium that have 1 electron in their outer shells. Sodium gives that electron to chlorine and now both have 8 electrons in their outer shells.
Do the halogens react with the alkali metals why or why not?
The electron configuration is why they react. The Alkali metals have one electron in their outer shell and to complete their outer shell need 7 more electrons. They can give, take or share electrons with other atoms. This is when the Halogens come in handy. The Halogens have 7 electrons in their outer shells, and need one more to complete the outer shell. These can react very easily because they have both the perfect amounts to fill their outer shells and become compounds. Other atoms with other amounts to become atoms not ions needs another element to react with. Hope this helps, Matt.
Why do halogens react so easily with Alkali Metals?
The electron configuration is why they react. The Alkali metals have one electron in their outer shell and to complete their outer shell need 7 more electrons. They can give, take or share electrons with other atoms. This is when the Halogens come in handy. The Halogens have 7 electrons in their outer shells, and need one more to complete the outer shell. These can react very easily because they have both the perfect amounts to fill their outer shells and become compounds. Other atoms with other amounts to become atoms not ions needs another element to react with. Hope this helps, Matt.
What happen when two or more atoms react?
Two atoms will react if in so doing both will obtain completely filled outer shells.
What element has a complete outer shell?
The Noble Gases, group 18 (or VIIIa) of the periodic table, have complete outermost shells. They are helium, neon, argon, krypton, xenon, and radon.
What determines if an atom is inert or reactive?
The number of valence electrons in an atom determines if it is inert or reactive. Inert atoms have a full outer electron shell and are stable, while reactive atoms have incomplete outer electron shells and tend to react with other atoms to achieve a stable electron configuration.
What do atoms do to gain a noble gas notation?
They are in the noble gas section because elements such as krypton have full outer (valent) shells. Thus there is no need for them to react, as they are already stable.
Are Atoms which possess completed outer energy level or have a stable octet are inert?
Atoms with a complete outer energy level or stable octet are more stable and less likely to react with other atoms. Inert gases like helium, neon, and argon have full outer energy levels and do not readily react with other elements, making them chemically stable.
The factor that determines how an atom interacts with other atoms is its?
it is its electrons, if an atom of an element is not stable which means its outershell is not full of electron is going to react more than an atom which has full shells... e.g.. take the noble gases for example they have full outershells so therefore they dont react much
How likely an atom is to react?
An atom's likelihood to react depends on factors such as its outer electron configuration, electronegativity, and stability of its electronic structure. Atoms with incomplete electron shells or high electronegativity are more likely to react in order to achieve a more stable configuration. Conversely, noble gases with full outer electron shells are less likely to react.
Why do atoms react?
Atoms react to gain more stability and each element tend to obey octet rule. One atom react with other atoms and form different type of bonds either by complete transfer of electrons or by sharing of electrons, thereby trying to gain more stability by obeying octet rule.
