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No, atoms with more than four outer electrons are generally not classified as metals. Instead, they tend to be nonmetals or metalloids. Metals typically have fewer than four electrons in their outer shell and tend to lose electrons to form positive ions, whereas nonmetals usually gain or share electrons. The classification of elements as metals or nonmetals is primarily based on their position in the Periodic Table.
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Are atoms with more than 4 outer electrons are nonmetals?
No, but metals have more than three-fourths.
Which electrons are free to move among more than two atoms?
In metallic bonds, electrons are free to move among more than two atoms. This is because in metals, the outer electrons are delocalized and can move freely throughout the entire metal lattice structure.
Does an outer ring of a metal have more than four electrons?
Yes, an outer ring (or outer shell) of a metal can have more than four electrons. In general, transition metals and some post-transition metals can have varying numbers of electrons in their outer shells, often exceeding four. However, the specific number of outer electrons depends on the particular metal and its position in the periodic table. For instance, elements in groups 1 and 2 have fewer than four outer electrons, while transition metals can have more due to their d-electrons.
Do atoms with more than 4 outer electrons BORROW electrons?
Atoms with more than 4 outer electrons do not typically "borrow" electrons. Instead, they are more likely to share electrons in chemical bonds to achieve a stable electron configuration. This is known as covalent bonding.
How does a valence electrons in a metal moves?
The characteristic that allows some metals to be better conductors of electricity is that they have 'free electrons'. Free Electrons simply means that there is a weaker bond between the electrons on the outer valence shell to the nucleus of the atom, than other atoms. This weak bond allows electrons in metals to become more easily excited (when mechanical means of generation occurs), where the electrons are able to transfer from one atom to another.I imagine this is what the question is asking. Basically, electricity is inherent in the material. Metals have weak bonds in their outer valence electron shell.A: In metals, the atoms move freely, allowing heat to travel faster. :)
Are atoms with more than 4 outer electrons are nonmetals?
No, but metals have more than three-fourths.
Atoms of metals do what with electrons to become stable while atoms nonmetals tend to do what to electrons to become stable?
Choices: a) eject, retain B) lose, gain c) retain,gain d) gain, lose e) lose, retain
Which electrons are free to move among more than two atoms?
In metallic bonds, electrons are free to move among more than two atoms. This is because in metals, the outer electrons are delocalized and can move freely throughout the entire metal lattice structure.
Does an outer ring of a metal have more than four electrons?
Yes, an outer ring (or outer shell) of a metal can have more than four electrons. In general, transition metals and some post-transition metals can have varying numbers of electrons in their outer shells, often exceeding four. However, the specific number of outer electrons depends on the particular metal and its position in the periodic table. For instance, elements in groups 1 and 2 have fewer than four outer electrons, while transition metals can have more due to their d-electrons.
Do atoms with more than 4 outer electrons BORROW electrons?
Atoms with more than 4 outer electrons do not typically "borrow" electrons. Instead, they are more likely to share electrons in chemical bonds to achieve a stable electron configuration. This is known as covalent bonding.
Electrons move freely in metals which property describes metals?
The characteristic that allows some metals to be better conductors of electricity is that they have 'free electrons'. Free Electrons simply means that there is a weaker bond between the electrons on the outer valence shell to the nucleus of the atom, than other atoms. This weak bond allows electrons in metals to become more easily excited (when mechanical means of generation occurs), where the electrons are able to transfer from one atom to another. I imagine this is what the question is asking. Basically, electricity is inherent in the material. Metals have weak bonds in their outer valence electron shell. A: In metals, the atoms move freely, allowing heat to travel faster. :)
Why do halogens react so easily with Alkali Metals?
The electron configuration is why they react. The Alkali metals have one electron in their outer shell and to complete their outer shell need 7 more electrons. They can give, take or share electrons with other atoms. This is when the Halogens come in handy. The Halogens have 7 electrons in their outer shells, and need one more to complete the outer shell. These can react very easily because they have both the perfect amounts to fill their outer shells and become compounds. Other atoms with other amounts to become atoms not ions needs another element to react with. Hope this helps, Matt.
Is metal most likely to form an ion by losing electrons or gaining?
Metal atoms are more likely to form ions by losing electrons, as they typically have few valence electrons in their outer shell. By losing electrons, metals can achieve a stable electron configuration similar to that of a noble gas.
Describe how valence electrons in a metal move?
The characteristic that allows some metals to be better conductors of electricity is that they have 'free electrons'. Free Electrons simply means that there is a weaker bond between the electrons on the outer valence shell to the nucleus of the atom, than other atoms. This weak bond allows electrons in metals to become more easily excited (when mechanical means of generation occurs), where the electrons are able to transfer from one atom to another.I imagine this is what the question is asking. Basically, electricity is inherent in the material. Metals have weak bonds in their outer valence electron shell.A: In metals, the atoms move freely, allowing heat to travel faster. :)
How does a valence electrons in a metal moves?
The characteristic that allows some metals to be better conductors of electricity is that they have 'free electrons'. Free Electrons simply means that there is a weaker bond between the electrons on the outer valence shell to the nucleus of the atom, than other atoms. This weak bond allows electrons in metals to become more easily excited (when mechanical means of generation occurs), where the electrons are able to transfer from one atom to another.I imagine this is what the question is asking. Basically, electricity is inherent in the material. Metals have weak bonds in their outer valence electron shell.A: In metals, the atoms move freely, allowing heat to travel faster. :)
Elelments that have a full outer shell of electrons are cations?
No. Elements that have a full outer shell of electrons are referred to as being stable. Cations are electrons that have a positive charge. However, when elements lose electrons to become stable, they are called cations.
The difference between a positive and a negative charged atom?
First, if it is charged it is called an 'ion' and if it is positively charged it has lost one or more electrons from its outer parts and if it is negatively charged it has captured one or more electrons into its outer parts - as compared with its ground state which is when it has the same number of negative electrons in its outer parts as there are positively charged protons in its center and is therefore electrically neutral. all atoms are neutral, they have the same number of negatively charged electrons as they have positively charged protons (which is equal to the atomic number of that atom). metals can lose all of their valence electrons to get a complete outer orbital electron configuration, to form positively charged cations (+1, +2, and +3). They lose negatively charged electrons so they end up positive. ions are not atoms, they are atoms that have lost electrons or non-metals can gain electrons to fill their valence orbitals (becoming -1, -2, or -3). these nonmetals with extra electrons are anions, but anions are not atoms, they are atoms with extra electrons.
