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Why do many atoms in nature tend to be found as ions rather than single atoms?
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Most single atoms are unstable and must undergo a chemical reaction in order to become stable. The noble gases, however, can exist as single atoms, because they have filled valence shells and are therefore stable on their own.
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What are the only elements in that exist you nature as isolated atoms?
I would say the noble gases since as gases their atoms are isolated and they do not form diatomic molecules like all the other gaseous elements.
Which element has lowest atomic number and is not found in nature?
Hydrogen has the lowest atomic number, and is not found in nature as individual atoms, but is found in nature as the diatomic molecule, H2.
Which element in its most common form has no neutrons?
Hydrogen in its most common form (protium) has no neutrons. It consists of a single proton in its nucleus and a single electron orbiting around it.
What are stimulants that are synthesized in laboratories rather than being found in nature?
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Are the number of atoms found in 1 mole of H atoms the same as the number of atoms found in 1 mole of Ar atoms?
No, hydrogen is a diatomic atom, which means it bonds with itself naturally, and since argon it is a noble gas, it is found alone in nature. This means that 1 molecule of hydrogen has two atoms, while 1 molecule of Argon has 1 atom.
What are the only elements in that exist you nature as isolated atoms?
I would say the noble gases since as gases their atoms are isolated and they do not form diatomic molecules like all the other gaseous elements.
Which element has lowest atomic number and is not found in nature?
Hydrogen has the lowest atomic number, and is not found in nature as individual atoms, but is found in nature as the diatomic molecule, H2.
Which element in its most common form has no neutrons?
Hydrogen in its most common form (protium) has no neutrons. It consists of a single proton in its nucleus and a single electron orbiting around it.
How many atoms would be found in a single molecule that has the chemical formula?
2 atoms of S + 10 atoms of F = 12 atoms total
How many atoms would be found in a single molecule that has the chemical formula s2f10?
2 atoms of S + 10 atoms of F = 12 atoms total
Is hydrogen synthetic or is it found in nature?
Hydrogen (H2) is not synthetic. Rather, it is the most abundant element in the universe. The reason that hydrogen is rather uncommon in its pure form on Earth is because it is extremely lightweight and fast moving. Thus, the atoms quickly escape through the atmosphere.
What are stimulants that are synthesized in laboratories rather than being found in nature?
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If bacteria are not found as single cells how do they occur?
becase of the nature of their growht enabled them to be found in colony form
What is malleability of neon?
neon is found in nature as a single atom neon is not malleable
Why copper is usually found in nature as copper sulfide?
because copper sulphite contains the atoms of copper.
Are the number of atoms found in 1 mole of H atoms the same as the number of atoms found in 1 mole of Ar atoms?
No, hydrogen is a diatomic atom, which means it bonds with itself naturally, and since argon it is a noble gas, it is found alone in nature. This means that 1 molecule of hydrogen has two atoms, while 1 molecule of Argon has 1 atom.
Why are some elements found in nature mainly as their ions and not pure elements?
Many elements are found in nature in molecular form - two or more atoms (of the same type of element) are bonded together. Oxygen, for example, is most commonly found in its molecular form "O2" (two oxygen atoms chemically bonded together).
