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First off, an ion is an atom that is either positively or negatively charged, meaning that it has more electrons than protons, or vice versa. Electrons are negative; protons are positive; neutrons are neutral, hence the name. Protons and neutrons are located in the nucleus, electrons are in a series of rings around the nucleus. A stable ion is simply an ion whose outermost ring is full. An easy way to visualise this is by picturing a Bohr diagram.
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Are atoms more stable when combined?
No. They combine when the compound is more stable. Any system will tend to go toward a more stable state. If a molecule is less stable than the individual atoms there is a good chance it will fall apart.
Are atoms more stable as elements or compounds?
Unless it is an element that has a full valence shell naturally - like neon, krypton, etc. - atoms are incredibly unstable. When a compound is formed the atoms either share or exchange electrons in order to completely fill their valence shells. Unless it is an element that has a full valence shell naturally - like neon, krypton, etc. - atoms are incredibly unstable. When a compound is formed the atoms either share or exchange electrons in order to completely fill their valence shells.
what combination of carbon and oxygen atoms is stable?
The most stable combination of carbon and oxygen atoms is carbon dioxide (CO2). Each carbon atom forms a double bond with two oxygen atoms, resulting in a stable molecule with a linear geometry.
Do atoms always bond to other atoms?
No, not always. Some can exist in what's called a "monatomic state". That is, they exist as a single atom, either due to artificial separation from other atoms, or because they have no need to bond to other atoms. Atoms tend to bond to other atoms to become more stable, but atoms that are already stable tend not to bond. Examples of such are the noble gasses, which rarely bond except through synthesis.
Does oxygen atoms become more stable or less stable when oxygen forms compounds?
Oxygen atoms become more stable when they form compounds because they are able to complete their valence shell by sharing electrons with other atoms. This allows them to achieve a full outer electron shell and become more like the stable noble gases.
The smallest stable units of matter are:?
ATOMS :)
How can you tell which atoms are stable?
The atoms are stable when having the ratio of neutrons to protons that lie on the atom stability line. These stable atoms do not emit radiation as alpha, beta, neutron, or gamma radiation.
Are radioactive atoms stable?
No
Are atoms more stable when combined?
No. They combine when the compound is more stable. Any system will tend to go toward a more stable state. If a molecule is less stable than the individual atoms there is a good chance it will fall apart.
Why do atoms join to other atoms?
To become stable. When the outermost energy field is filled to maximum electrons, the atom is stable.
When atoms combine to form compound do they become more stable or less stable?
More stable
When atoms bond what do they become?
STABLE
Are atoms more stable as elements or compounds?
Unless it is an element that has a full valence shell naturally - like neon, krypton, etc. - atoms are incredibly unstable. When a compound is formed the atoms either share or exchange electrons in order to completely fill their valence shells. Unless it is an element that has a full valence shell naturally - like neon, krypton, etc. - atoms are incredibly unstable. When a compound is formed the atoms either share or exchange electrons in order to completely fill their valence shells.
What are atoms with a complete or closed outer shell called?
Stable atoms.
Why do some atoms bond with other atoms?
Atoms combine with other atoms to form compound. It makes the atoms stable.
Atoms that are unstable are more likely to be what than atoms that are stable?
Atoms that are unstable are more likely to be radioactive than atoms that are stable. This means they can emit radiation in the form of alpha or beta particles, or gamma rays, in order to reach a more stable state.
Why do atoms tends to be bonded to other atoms?
The correct answer is: Atoms are often more stable when bonded to other atoms
