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Why do sodium and potassium have the same number of dots in their electron dot diagrams what does this tell you about the chemistry of these two elements?
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∙ 11y ago
No,
sodium has an atomic number of 11 therefore it has 11 electrons with the electronic configuration 2,8,1
whereas potassium has 19 electrons with an electronic configuration of 2,8,8,1
They both have different numbers of electrons but have the same number of electrons in their 'valence' shell ( outer most shell) as they are both in Group 1
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 11y agoWell the first part is they are both on the same group in the periodic table second part I am honestly looking up myself!
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∙ 11y agothey have the same number of outer energy level electrons.
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∙ 10y agoIt is because sodium loses the outermost electron to gain stability while oxygen gains to electrons to gain stability.
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Why do sodium and potassium have the same number of dots in their electron dot diagrams?
Electron dot diagrams show the number of valence electrons and whether they are paired or unpaired. One of the trends of the periodic table is that elements within the same group have the same number of valence electrons. Sodium and potassium are in the same group.
What are the rings around the potassium diagram?
It depends which diagram, most likely they are electron shells as all elements have
Is potassium iodide ionic or molecular?
Potassium is K1+, and Iodine is I1-. As a result, Potassium iodide is made. It's ionic becuase Potassium has a positive charge, so it needs one more electron to have its orbitals filled. Iodine on the other hand, has an electron that isn't needed. If Iodine can give up its electron, then all of its orbitals will be filled. As a result, iodine gives it's extra electron to the potassium, and they both have filled orbitals. When an electron is being given and accepted, that's called an ionic bond. So Potassium iodide is ionic.
When a neutral atom such a potassium loses 1 electron its charge becomes what number?
Potassium's charge becomes 1+ since it is Group 1A on the periodic table. The elements in that group all like to lose 1 electron to become more like the noble gases in Group 8A.
When potassium fluoride forms from a potassium atom and a fluorine atom?
yes they do. this is because both of them are elements in the periodic table. they either lose, gain or share an electron while bonding. Yes. Because potassium is a metal and fluorine is a non-metal, of course because it is a gas. Potassium is not a noble gas and so is fluorine. Wanna see the things you should check off for ionic bonds? One element is a non-metal and another is a metal. None of the elements are noble gases. They form ions.
Why do sodium and potassium have the same number of dots in their electron dot diagrams?
Electron dot diagrams show the number of valence electrons and whether they are paired or unpaired. One of the trends of the periodic table is that elements within the same group have the same number of valence electrons. Sodium and potassium are in the same group.
Does plutonium have a electron dot diagram?
Yes of course, electron dot diagrams can be drawn for all elements.
What is the meaning of combined elements KI in chemistry?
potassium iodide
How many electrons do the elements in the Beryllium family have in their electron dot diagrams?
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How many electrons do the elements in Group11A2 of the periodic table have in their electron dot diagrams?
they have 2
Describe how electron dot diagrams can be used and why they are helpful?
Electron dot diagrams are used to represent electron sharing and can easily show how elements bond. The dots represent valence electrons and makes it easier to show students.
If potassium has one electron in its outer shell what type of elements would it prefer to combine with?
Potassium would bond with non-metals, ideally those in group 7, which must gain an electron.
What is periodic table in chemistry?
The periodic table in chemistry is an arrangement that is in tabular form for all the chemical elements. The elements are organized based on their electron configuration, atomic numbers and so on.
What two elements for example a metal and nonmetal where one gains an electron and the other looses an electron?
for example: metal-potassium nonmetal-fluorine
What 3 elements have 1 valence electon?
Lithium , sodium and potassium are the three elements having 1 valence electron in their outer shell.
What are the rings around the potassium diagram?
It depends which diagram, most likely they are electron shells as all elements have
What is more reactive than irons?
Potasium All the elements that have 1 electron on the outer ring. Sodium Potassium etc Aluminum APEX--- potassium and aluminum
