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When would an atom be chemically stable not react?
According to Madelung rule the no. of electrons filled in a shell or orbit depends on the energy of shell or orbit . lower is the energy of shell higher will be its priority for electron filling. 1st orbit can have 2 electrons 2nd orbit can have 8 electrons 3rd orbit can have 18 electrons 4th one can have 32 electrons and so on. These are the most stable configurations of atoms. it seems that only electrons are responsible for atom's stability, because they are present outside nucleus of atom and take part in the chemical reaction. As it is natural fact that every object in this world try to attain stability, the same principle applies on the stability of atom. if an atom have 5 electrons it will either try to gain 3 more electrons or try to lose 3 electrons as it will try to attain the most stable configuration as it is given above. Only after attaining the stable configuration, the atom will be inert i.e.it will not react.
The reactivity of an atom arises from what?
The reactivity of an atom arises from its electron configuration. Atoms with incomplete outer electron shells are more reactive as they tend to gain, lose, or share electrons to achieve a stable electron configuration. This behavior is driven by the atom's desire to reach a more stable state, typically following the octet rule.
What determines the stability or reactivity of an atom?
The numbers of protons and neutrons in its nucleus, and the number of electrons in its valence shell. The number of protons and neutrons will affect the element and the isotope number, some isotopes are stable, some are not. Atoms are also more stable with a full outer energy level (octet rule - 8 electrons in the outermost shell).
What is a characteristic of a radioactive nucleus?
A characteristic of a radioactive nucleus is that it undergoes spontaneous decay, emitting radiation in the form of alpha particles, beta particles, or gamma rays in order to achieve a more stable configuration.
What does the atomic number of an atom represent?
The atomic number equals the number of protons in an atom, as well as the number of electrons in a stable, electrically neutral atom, it represents the identity of an element ,the simplest form of matter.
What is a partially filled outer electron level makes with?
A completley filled out electron level makes the atom stable
What causes an atom to be stable?
An atom becomes stable by gaining or loosing electrons.
What is the most stable atom in the periodic table?
The most stable atom in the periodic table is helium.
How many electrons does a stable sodium atom have?
Sodium has 11 electrons.
How does a atom become stable?
When the atom has 8 valence electrons.
Is the chlorine atom stable?
Yes, the chlorine atom is stable. It has a full outer electron shell with 8 electrons, making it a highly reactive and stable element.
How many neutrons does a stable atom of Zn have?
A stable atom of Zinc (Zn) typically has 34 neutrons.
Is a radionuclide a stable atom?
yes
When is an atom stable?
Next week
What is a more stable atom between lithium and gold?
Gold is more stable.
What makes an atoms stable?
well, the ions leave that atom and make a circular motion and while the circular motion is happening the atom is stable.
Why is a neutral sodium atom more stable than a positive sodium atom?
its not
