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How do atoms achieve noble gas configurations in single covalent bonds?
They share an outer electron.
Which of the following would have to lose three electrons in order to achieve a noble gas electron configuration?
That would be the elements in group 13 from boron to indium.
What type of structure must each atom in a compound usually exhibit for the compound to be stable?
spherical packaged structureszumdahl textbook answer: "..the most important requirement for the formation of a stable compound is that the atoms achieve noble gas electron configurations."
Why is sodium metal highly reactive when a sodium ion is not?
In the Group 1 and Group 2 elements, these metals want to loan out electrons to achieve what is called inert gas electron configuration, which is a full outer electron shell or valence shell. Because of their electron configurations as elemental metals, they are in a big hurry to do this (they are very reactive). In the ion, the metal has already loaned an electron (in the case of the Group 1 metals) or two electrons (in the case of the Group 2 metals). As an ion, the metal is "happy" because it has already reacted and loaned out the electron or electrons that will allow it to achieve inert gas electron configuration.
Why are halogens the most reactive of the nonmetal elements?
Because they have seven valence electrons and therefor only need one to react and have eight valence electrons.
How do elements achieve stable electron configurations between two atoms?
protons
How many electrons does nitrogen gain in order to achieve Noble electron configurations?
3
How do atoms achieve noble gas configurations in single covalent bonds?
They share an outer electron.
How atoms achieve noble gas electron configurations in single covalent bonds?
Two atoms share two electrons.
How do atoms achieve noble gas electron configurations in single covalent bonds?
They achieve noble gas configuration by the sharing of electrons.
How can elements achieve the configuration of noble gases?
By transfer or sharing of electrons.
What achieve noble gas configuration by losing one electron?
All elements from group 1
Describe 1 way an element can achieve a stable electron configuration?
. Through the transfer of electrons between atoms
How can metal elements achieve a stable electron-shell structure like those of the noble gases?
Covalent bonding
How many electrons does sodium need to achieve a noble gas configuration?
Sodium has 11 electrons, and one valence electron To achieve noble gas configurations, it would have to gain 7 electrons, for a total of 18 like Argon has. But this gain is impossible. So Sodium loses one electron to look like Neon which has 10.
Can a substance become a ion?
Yes, if a transfer of electrons occurs. The charge depends on the element's position on the Periodic Table: when forming ions, elements will lose or gain electrons until their electron configurations match those of the noble gas in their row. For example, if Chlorine (Cl2), which is in row 7A, becomes an ion, it will try to achieve a similar electron configuration to Argon (Ar), which is in column 8A (Noble Gasses). To do this, it will gain one electron, going from 17 electrons to 18. This will give the Chlorine molecule a negative charge, making it an ion. Other types of substances, such as atoms, or molecules made of atoms and other molecules, can also become ions.
Explain what atoms are trying to achieve in there electron shells when they bond with each outher?
Atoms are trying achieve a stable electronic configuration i.e., stable arrangement of electrons in their electron shells. All configurations are not stable. Mostly stable configuration is attained by forming an octet of electrons in outer most shell. Sometimes octet rule is violated also.
