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This is really a chemistry topic, although it may sound like nuclear energy. It is to do with valencies, which control how atoms of different substances combine, like sodium chloride for instance. Valencies relate to the location of electrons above the nucleus of an atom. Each electron has an inherent momentum and amount of energy from it's location around the nucleus; like a rollerskate at the top of the stairs has a higher potential energy than one at the bottom of the stairs. The repulsive forces of electrons to electrons and the attractive forces of electrons to protons interact and this causes certain structures in electron location to occur (shells.)** These inter-particle (intra-atom) interactions cause some electron structures have more potential energy than others.
The bonds between protons, neutrons and electrons all vary based on how many are involved, each atom with a different # of nuclear particles has a base energy different than the next element. Some structures of electrons are more likely to give than accept or take away electrons from other elements and this causes the specific chemical interactions to occur.
Heart of the matter is, different energy levels, due to different electron structures, cause different atoms to react to each other; the end result of the interaction to cause the system to reach the lowest energy point (see thermodynamics and theory of entropy.) Also see 'sp3df' electron structures for further detail on energy levels of electrons. ** Note nuclear spin, chirality and other characteristics of elementary particle physics are left to the reader to get more detail on.
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When two atoms combine by transferring electrons it is a(n) bond.?
When two atoms combine by transferring electrons, it is a(n) _____ bond.
What is the main reason main reason that scientist use models to study atoms?
because it is to small to be studied
What is the main reason so many different molecules are made from carbon atoms.?
The unique ability of carbon atoms to form strong covalent bonds with other carbon atoms and a variety of other elements allows for a wide range of molecular structures and bonding arrangements. This versatility of carbon bonding is the main reason why so many different molecules can be formed.
How many electrons are in a completed valence shell of most second period atoms when they combine with other atoms to become molecules?
Most second period atoms have four valence electrons when they combine with other atoms to form molecules.
What was one main point of Dalton's atomic theory?
Atoms are made up of the smallest form of matter
What is the main reason of how atoms combine?
Atoms combine to form compounds. The reason atoms combine is because the two ports that they both use to connect matches in a way.
What is the main determiner of how atoms combine?
The main determinant is the number of electrons in the outer shell.
What is formed when you combine atoms together?
atoms combine to give molecules
Are needed for atoms to combine?
Bonds are needed in order for atoms to combine
Can atoms combine to form new atoms?
Atoms combine to form new atoms in the cores of stars. It is possible but quite difficult to combine them in atom smashers on this planet. That is how the trans Uranium elements have been produced.
Why do atoms want to combine?
Atoms combine in order to become stable, which for most atoms means having 8 valence electrons.
What is made when 2 atoms combine?
When two atoms combine, they can form a molecule or a compound, depending on the type of atoms involved. A molecule is formed when two atoms of the same element combine, while a compound is formed when atoms of different elements combine. This combination is achieved through chemical bonding.
When two atoms combine by transferring electrons it is a(n)?
When two atoms combine by transferring electrons, it is a(n) _____ bond.
Do atoms of different elements combine the same?
they combine with themselves atoms of different elements connot combine with each other wothout making a new molecule
Can atoms with no charge combine with other atoms with no charge?
Yes. When atoms with no charge combine with one or more atoms with no charge, it's called a molecule. They may share electrons to complete their octet.
When atoms combine with other atoms?
They make molecules. Molecules are a bunch of Atoms together.
What combine to form molecules?
atoms
