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In order for atoms to form bonds they have to either give out electrons to another atom(ionic bonding) to form oppositely charged particles that will attract or they have share electrons electrons (covalent/metallic bonding).
Helium and Neon are group Zero/Eight elements, they have a full outer-shell, so they don't need to give up their electrons or to find more electrons. They are happy as they are extremely stable.
Helium has one full shell, so therefore there is a small ATOM RADIUS as the shell is close to the nucleus, this means there is a greater nuclear attraction, also the outer electrons of Helium experience less ELECTRON SHIELDING as all the electrons are in one shell. Overall because it is difficult to loose its first electron (as there is a greater nuclear attraction,) Helium they cant form bonds with other atoms as it doesn't want to share or give out its electrons.
Neon Is similar to this, but it has a slightly greater ATOMIC RADIUS than Helium, so the nuclear attraction isn't as great, It will experience more slightly more ELECTRON SHIELDING as its has two shells and the inner shell electrons repel the outer electrons, but since Neon has more protons and electrons than Helium it has a stronger NUCLEAR CHARGE which in turn increases the nuclear attraction making it difficult for Neon to loose its first electron, thus cant share electrons to form a bond.
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∙ 16y agoIts outer shell is filled. There is no more room for another atom's electrons to bond with it.
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∙ 11y agoHelium has completely filled orbitals. hence it is chemically inert and does not bind with other elements.
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∙ 13y agoHelium is part of the Noble Gases group therefore has a full electron cloud and doesn't need to react.
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∙ 11y agohelium has completely filled orbitals, has stable electron configuration and is hence stable and unreactive.
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∙ 11y agoHelium is a noble gas so it has a full outer shell of electrons. As a result, it does not form ionic or covalent bonds with other elements.
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What is true about atoms in helium gas?
They are helium atoms and have all the properties of helium. Helium is mono-atomic [as are all of the noble gases] Non-noble gases [those gases that react with other elements/compounds] are diatomic meaning that in the gaseous state the atoms are paired on to another.
Does helium react with common compounds?
No. helium does not react with any other element
Explain why helium does not react with other element to form a compounds?
why helium does not react with other elements to form compounds
What are the atoms that don't react but stay as single?
Noble gases, such as helium, neon, and argon, do not react with other elements and remain as single atoms. They have a full outer electron shell, making them stable and unreactive.
Why helium does not react with other element to form compound?
helium has completely filled orbitals. hence it is chemically inert (or doesn't react with other elements).
What is true about atoms in helium gas?
They are helium atoms and have all the properties of helium. Helium is mono-atomic [as are all of the noble gases] Non-noble gases [those gases that react with other elements/compounds] are diatomic meaning that in the gaseous state the atoms are paired on to another.
Does helium react with common compounds?
No. helium does not react with any other element
Explain why helium does not react with other element to form a compounds?
why helium does not react with other elements to form compounds
Will it react Helium with two outer shell electrons?
Helium will not react with any other element.
What are the atoms that don't react but stay as single?
Noble gases, such as helium, neon, and argon, do not react with other elements and remain as single atoms. They have a full outer electron shell, making them stable and unreactive.
How does helium react with other substances?
Helium does not react with other elements. It is a noble gas and has a full outer shell of electrons. Because it is not seeking to gain or lose any of its electrons, it will not react.
Does helium react with other chemicals?
Helium does not react with any elements at normal circumstances because all the vacant spaces of the outer electron shell are filled. It will not normally give up or gain electrons but ions of helium may react with other elements.
Why helium does not react with other element to form compound?
helium has completely filled orbitals. hence it is chemically inert (or doesn't react with other elements).
What happens with atoms of the metals when they react with other elements?
Atoms of non-metals usually gain or share electrons when they react with other atoms.
Helium does not react with other elements?
Correct Helium can form unstable compounds (excimers).
What is nuclear fusion reaction of stars?
Hydrogen atoms react to form a helium atom at 14.10e6 K.
Helium does not react with any other substances?
yes
