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Some atoms, like the noble gases ,contain enough electrons in their valence shell orbital that they are quite satisfied and have tend not to be reactive. Of course, this does not stop chemists to exploit bonding potentials with say xenon.
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∙ 15y ago
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∙ 14y agoEach atom wants to obtain a stable form, and tends to be in the minimum state of energy, if it gets a chance to do so. As the atoms of elements(except noble gases), have 1 to 7 electrons in their valence shell, so they are not in the minimum state of energy. Thus to attain a duplet or octet structure, the participating atoms redistribute their electrons in such a way that each atom has a stable configuration of that of the nearest noble gas. Therefore, the atoms bond with other atoms.
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∙ 10y agoNoble gases have completely filled orbitals / energy levels. They generally have 8 valence electrons (helium has only 2 valence electrons) and have stable electronic configuration. Hence they are chemically inert and generally donot form compounds under normal conditions.
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∙ 8y agoIf you meant that literally, it's because they're too small to see. Even the largest atoms are considerably smaller than the wavelength of the highest frequency visible light.
Atoms are not found isolated in nature because most of them react with other atoms to form molecules (or ionic crystals, or metals, which are in a sense very large molecules).
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∙ 10y agothe noble gases are already stable
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∙ 8y agoNoble Gasses.
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What group of the periodic table rarely for chemical bonds?
VIII group or the noble gases
Why don't the noble gases react with other atoms?
Noble gases have completely filled electronic configuration and hence they are chemically inert (they generally do not form bonds).
What region on the periodic table has atoms that rarely if ever chemically bond?
Noble Gases: Because Noble Gases are already in a stable form, they are not as likely to bond with other atoms as are those farther from a stable form. Noble Gases are found in group VIII, which is the far rightmost column.
When atoms form bonds and fill their outer most levels they have an electronic arrangement similar to that of a what?
noble gases
What atoms do not easily react with or form bonds with other atoms?
Atoms of elements in group 18 (noble gases) do not easily combine with other elements to form compounds.
What group of the periodic table rarely for chemical bonds?
VIII group or the noble gases
Why don't the noble gases react with other atoms?
Noble gases have completely filled electronic configuration and hence they are chemically inert (they generally do not form bonds).
What region on the periodic table has atoms that rarely if ever chemically bond?
Noble Gases: Because Noble Gases are already in a stable form, they are not as likely to bond with other atoms as are those farther from a stable form. Noble Gases are found in group VIII, which is the far rightmost column.
When atoms form bonds and fill their outer most levels they have an electronic arrangement similar to that of a what?
noble gases
Why is it uncommon for noble gases to form chemicl bonds?
Atoms or molecules do chemical reactions to be stable, noble gasses are already stable, so they do not react with other molecules to form chemical bonds
What atoms do not easily react with or form bonds with other atoms?
Atoms of elements in group 18 (noble gases) do not easily combine with other elements to form compounds.
Why atoms of noble gases don't easily form bonds?
Ther are no available electrons in any orbitals that are available for bonding
Why do noble gases combine with atoms of any other element?
Noble gases are generally unreactive due to their full outer electron shells, making them stable. However, under certain conditions such as high pressure or high temperature, noble gases can react with atoms of other elements to form compounds. This occurs as these conditions can force electrons from the noble gas to form bonds with other atoms, allowing them to combine.
When atoms form bonds and fill their outermost energy levels they have an electronic arrangement similar to what?
Their electronic configuration is similar to that of noble gases.
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.
Why are the noble gases non reactant?
Noble gases have atoms with the valence electron shell filled.
Which noble gas is monatiomic?
All noble gases are monatomic and exist as individual atoms.
