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An atom is considered stable when it does not undergo immediate decay. All nobel gases are stable, that is it. However, neutrality is when atoms have the same number of electrons as protons. This does not mean it is stable because if it's electron orbitals are uncomfortable, they will bond.
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Atoms that are unstable are more likely to be what than atoms that are stable?
Atoms that are unstable are more likely to be radioactive than atoms that are stable. This means they can emit radiation in the form of alpha or beta particles, or gamma rays, in order to reach a more stable state.
Why do atoms want to combine?
Atoms combine in order to become stable, which for most atoms means having 8 valence electrons.
What would alkali metal atoms need in order to end up with the same stable electron arrangements as the noble gas?
Alkali metal atoms need to lose one electron to achieve the stable electron arrangement of the nearest noble gas. This is because the noble gases have a full valence shell, which is more stable. By losing an electron, the alkali metal atoms achieve a full valence shell and become more stable.
What makes atoms have a stable electron configuration?
In order for an atom to be chemically stable it must have 8 valence electrons.
Why do many atoms in nature tend to be found as ions rather than single atoms?
Most single atoms are unstable and must undergo a chemical reaction in order to become stable. The noble gases, however, can exist as single atoms, because they have filled valence shells and are therefore stable on their own.
Do atoms that are stable need more electrons?
no. if the atom is stable it does not need to form any more compounds
In order to fill their outer most shells and become more stable atoms form what?
In order to fill their outer most shells and become more stable atoms form BONDS.
Atoms that are unstable are more likely to be what than atoms that are stable?
Atoms that are unstable are more likely to be radioactive than atoms that are stable. This means they can emit radiation in the form of alpha or beta particles, or gamma rays, in order to reach a more stable state.
Why do atoms want to combine?
Atoms combine in order to become stable, which for most atoms means having 8 valence electrons.
What would alkali metal atoms need in order to end up with the same stable electron arrangements as the noble gas?
Alkali metal atoms need to lose one electron to achieve the stable electron arrangement of the nearest noble gas. This is because the noble gases have a full valence shell, which is more stable. By losing an electron, the alkali metal atoms achieve a full valence shell and become more stable.
Are atoms more stable when combined?
No. They combine when the compound is more stable. Any system will tend to go toward a more stable state. If a molecule is less stable than the individual atoms there is a good chance it will fall apart.
What makes atoms have a stable electron configuration?
In order for an atom to be chemically stable it must have 8 valence electrons.
What does oxygen need to do in order to to achieve a stable electron configuration?
Oxygen needs to gain two electrons to achieve a stable electron configuration, which would give it a full outer shell of eight electrons (octet). This can be achieved through forming chemical bonds with other elements.
Most atoms need eight valence electrons to be stable is called what?
Octet Rule!
How many electrons does an atom need in its outer energy level to be stable?
Most atoms require eight electrons in the outer shell to be stable. The exception is atoms that are only filling the s1 orbital, which becomes stable with only two electrons.
Are atoms more stable as elements or compounds?
Unless it is an element that has a full valence shell naturally - like neon, krypton, etc. - atoms are incredibly unstable. When a compound is formed the atoms either share or exchange electrons in order to completely fill their valence shells. Unless it is an element that has a full valence shell naturally - like neon, krypton, etc. - atoms are incredibly unstable. When a compound is formed the atoms either share or exchange electrons in order to completely fill their valence shells.
How many electrons need to be shared for two N atoms to have a stable molecule?
Three bonds need to be made, so that's six electrons shared.
