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Why are electrons and not protons and neutrons are involved in chemical reaction?
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∙ 12y ago
Chemistry is still very theortical, but, the actions of the electrons have actually been observed under observation with the electron microscope. The electrons are the "binding" forces when two atoms meet. The combination of atoms and molecules are the "stock and trade" of chemical reactions. It is an amazing thing to see. When you do lab experiments, you see....results. How it happens is 'theory', though you know it will happen every time. When you see the thing happen under the electron microsope,...you are more than a theorist.... you are a "believer".
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∙ 15y ago
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∙ 14y agoActually, the number of protons affects the chemical properties of an element (when not bonded with any different elements), as it defines how many electrons there are around that element.
Neutrons have NOTHING to do with the chemical properties of an element, as they do not alter how an element bonds at all.
The electrons, however, directly affect how an atom bonds to another atom, because they are what cause it to bond (by the orbitals), and thus the electrons directly affect the reactiveness of an atom.
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∙ 12y agoElectrons are the small balls of energy that surround the nucleus. these electrons are stored on small rings circling the nucleus which are called valent shells. for a chemical reaction to happen, the atom needs to either give away or share electrons (this is called a covalent bond) or take away electrons (this is called an ionic bond). for instance, for the chemical reaction H2O to happen, oxygen need to gain 2 electrons. this will also make oxygen's outer shell full. to do this, he needs to find an atom to partner with. Hydrogen has only 1 electron, so it cannot give away an electron. therefore, 2 hydrogen atoms will pair up with oxygen, making oxygen's' outer shell full, and therefore creating the chemical reaction, H2O.
neutrons and protons cannot be used in a chemical reaction, as they cannot be removed or given away from an atom. Taking away a proton or a neutron would be like taking an atom or a leg of somebody. Atoms need them to maintain their molecular structure.
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Which parts of the atoms interact in a chemical reaction?
Electrons are involved in chemical reactions.
What are the elemets of zinc?
Zinc itself is a chemical element and can not be made from any other element, except by nuclear reaction. The subatomic particles in zinc are protons, electrons, and neutrons.
Which part of an atom plays a major role in chemical reactions?
Chemical reactions are a result of valence electron transfer and/or sharing. Valence electrons are located in the outer-most orbitals of the reactant elements. In a sense, though, you could say protons are also involved in chemical reactions. Although an element will never donate, accept, or share protons in a CHEMICAL reaction, they are part of the determination in an elements reactivity. Reactions that do involve protons are termed "nuclear reactions," and are not chemical reactions. In fact, a lot of the methods used to determine chemical reactions -- such as enthalpy -- cannot even be applied to nuclear reactions. Neutrons, like protons are involved in nuclear reactions, but never in chemical reactions. Hope this helps!
How many electrons does sodium lose in a chemical reaction?
Sodium typically loses 1 electron in a chemical reaction.
Do nitrogen lose or gain electrons?
In chemical reaction nitrogen generally gains electrons.
Are neutrons important in chemical reaction?
No, absolutely not. There are much smaller particles, first Electrons (which are part of reactions), Then Quarks that neutrons and protons are made of (and are part of reactions), and much, much smaller particles after that also are involved in chemical reactions.
Where are the electrons involved in chemical reactions?
The valence electrons (electrons present in the outer most shell) are involved in a chemical reaction.
What parts of an atom are involved in chemical reaction?
electrons
Where are the electrons involved in a chemical reaction?
No. Only the electrons in the outer most shell take part in chemical reactions.
What part of the atom is involved in a chemical bond?
A standard chemical reaction always and only involves a change in the electron configuration of the atom (either the number of electrons or their energy configuration).If the nucleus is affected (either the number of protons or electrons), then it is designated as a nuclear reaction, and this is quite different.
Which parts of the atoms interact in a chemical reaction?
Electrons are involved in chemical reactions.
How does nuclear reaction differs from ordinary chemical reactions?
It involves the particles of the nucleus (protons and neutrons), not the electrons.
Which of an atoms electrons are involved in chemical reaction?
The Electrons farthest from the nucleus of the atom
When substances chemically combine what do they do?
A chemical reaction occur: the transfer of electrons between elements is involved.
What is the difference between a nuclear decay from a chemical reaction?
Nuclear decay involves the contents of the atomic nucleus, the protons and neutrons. Chemical reactions involve the electrons.
What kind of neutrons are changed into protons?
Only those involved in nuclear reactions. Ordinary chemical reaction can not effect this change.
What is gained in a chemical reaction?
Electrons are the ones gained or lost in a chemical reaction. Electrons are gained in oxidation and lost through the chemical reaction known as reduction.
