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In an atom of any element, their electrons are arranged in circles (or shells) around the central nucleus (where the protons and neutrons are.)
Atoms are very stable (non-reactive) when they have full outer shells of electrons - stable elements are called 'inert' e.g. Helium, Neon Argon etc.
Atoms 'want' to be stable, so they will easily react with any other element that will make them stable. During the reaction, electrons are either transferred from the atom of one element to another to make each stable, or they are shared between the atoms.
For example, salt (Sodium Chloride) is made up of one atom of Sodium and one atom of Chlorine. Sodium has one electron in its outer shell and Chlorine has 7 electrons. Both atoms need 8 electrons for a full outer shell.
So, Sodium donates its outer electron to Chlorine - Sodium now has no electrons in its outer shell, which makes it very stable. Chlorine gains the electron - it now has a full outer shell too so it is very stable.
The reason the sodium and the chlorine join together is that electrons have a negative charge. So when the electron is passed over, chlorine gets a negative charge and sodium gets a positive charge from losing the electron. They therefore attract each other, forming a bond.
Sodium Chlorine (salt) is so common because sodium and chlorine are so reactive and naturally bond together.
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What do argon and helium form?
Argon and helium are both noble gases, which are generally inert and do not readily form chemical bonds with other elements. Therefore, argon and helium do not typically form chemical compounds with each other or with other elements.
When will two elements on being mixed together a compound?
Two elements will form a compound when they react chemically to bond together and create a new substance with different properties from the original elements. This usually occurs when the elements have a tendency to gain, lose, or share electrons to achieve a more stable electron configuration.
What are the molecules that react with one another called?
Molecules that react with one another are called reactants.
What happens when argon react with silver?
Nothing. Argon is one of the noble gasses, meaning it doesn't react with other substances.
How many bonds does hologens manke?
Halogens typically form one covalent bond when they react with other elements to achieve a full outer electron shell. This bond involves sharing one electron with another atom. Examples of halogens include fluorine, chlorine, bromine, iodine, and astatine.
How can you tell whether an element will react with other elements?
If one is acidic, and one is basic.
What other elements would silicon react with?
carbon is one of them, they are in the same column
Which element would have chemical reactions most similar to fluorine (F)?
Elements dont react to form other elements. However, compounds can react with one another or decompose to form elements. More importantly, fluorine is a diatomic molecule, which means that it will never exist as "F" but always as F2.
What elements do nonmetals react to?
Nonmetals commonly react with metals to form ionic compounds. Nonmetals can also react with other nonmetals to form covalent compounds. Additionally, nonmetals can react with oxygen, hydrogen, and halogens to form various types of compounds.
What are the Name two elements from the periodic table which are able to react with one another to form a compound?
Uranium and fluorine.
Do gases in the atmosphere ever react with one another?
The natural components of the atmosphere doesn't react each other.
What do argon and helium form?
Argon and helium are both noble gases, which are generally inert and do not readily form chemical bonds with other elements. Therefore, argon and helium do not typically form chemical compounds with each other or with other elements.
How many elements are in He?
Helium is one element and does not chemically react.
What do we call the elements that react?
Most elements will react with at least one other substance. Certain groups of elements have certain substances that they react or don't react with. For Example, Group 1 - Alkali Metals all react vigourously with water. The Inert Gases (exc. Radon) are all highly unreactive and react with a very small amount of substances, if any.
When will two elements on being mixed together a compound?
Two elements will form a compound when they react chemically to bond together and create a new substance with different properties from the original elements. This usually occurs when the elements have a tendency to gain, lose, or share electrons to achieve a more stable electron configuration.
What group of elements react by losing one electron?
The alkali metals in group 1 react by losing one electron.
What happens when chemical elements are combined?
When element chemically combine, they form compounds that have properties that are similar to those of the uncombined elements
