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An electron has the least binding energy and is therefore the easiest to remove. This occurs in everyday table salt.

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Is it easier to take electrons away from chlorine or from calcium?

It is easier to take electrons away from chlorine because it is in Group 17 of the periodic table with a higher electronegativity value compared to calcium in Group 2. Chlorine has a greater tendency to gain electrons to achieve a stable electron configuration.


Why does electronegativity increase acidity in molecules?

Electronegativity increases acidity in molecules because it affects the ability of an atom to attract and hold onto electrons. In more electronegative atoms, such as oxygen or fluorine, the atom can more easily pull electrons away from hydrogen atoms in a molecule, making it easier for the molecule to release a proton and become acidic.


Atom with low ionization energy give up their outer valence electron with ease?

The ionization energy tells us about the energy required (and thus the ease) with which an atom/ion can give away an electron (in the outermost shell). So, atoms with low ionization energies ( lowest for Caesium) give away the electron with ease


What loses electrons when bonding?

Atoms that are less electronegative tend to lose electrons when bonding with atoms that are more electronegative. This is because less electronegative atoms have a lower attraction for electrons, making it easier for them to donate electrons to form a stable bond.


Does the amount of carbon atoms effect the heating of water?

The amount of carbon atoms present in a substance, such as in carbon-based fuels like gasoline or coal, can affect the heating of water when burned. When these fuels are combusted, the carbon atoms release energy in the form of heat. Therefore, a larger amount of carbon atoms will result in more heat being produced, which can then be used to heat water.

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Is it easier to take electrons away from chlorine or from calcium?

It is easier to take electrons away from chlorine because it is in Group 17 of the periodic table with a higher electronegativity value compared to calcium in Group 2. Chlorine has a greater tendency to gain electrons to achieve a stable electron configuration.


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Which reactant is easier to combust hydrogen or gasoline?

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Do you need outer shell for ionic bond?

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How do atoms unite with other atoms?

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Do atoms with many electron shells let go of their electrons easier than fewer shells?

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What type of information does the atomic number provide?

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