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Neon, as it is a noble gas, has a full valence shell ([He] 2s2 2p6). Because it has a full valcence shell it is chemically inert (it does not want to lose or gain electrons).

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Which is the most stable out of lithum carbon fluorine and neon?

Neon is the most stable out of lithium, carbon, fluorine, and neon. It is a noble gas with a full outer electron shell, making it very unreactive and stable. Lithium, carbon, and fluorine are not as stable as neon because they are more likely to form chemical bonds to achieve a full outer electron shell.


How many electrons does a neon atom contain?

a neon atom has 10 electrons , 10 protons , and 10 neutrons. its mass no. is 20 and atomic no. is 10. it is a stable atom.


Is 20Ne stable or not?

Yes, 20Ne (Neon-20) is stable. It is the most common and stable isotope of neon, with no natural radioactivity.


What would happen if an atom of fluorine cameinto contact with an atom from neon?

If a fluorine atom came into contact with a neon atom, fluorine, being more reactive, would likely attempt to gain an electron from neon to achieve a stable electron configuration. This exchange could potentially form an ionic bond between the two atoms, resulting in the creation of a compound.


Why does an atom of sodium have more mass than an atom of neon?

Sodium is atomic number 11, while neon is atomic number 10. We would already expect sodium to be heavier, but the most common stable isotope of sodium has 12 neutrons, and the most common stable isotope of neon has only 10. Since the atomic weight can be approximated by the sum of neutrons and protons (and the number of protons is the atomic number), we can guess that sodium's atomic mass is 23 and neon's is 20.


When a sodium atom reacts with a chlorine atom to form a compound are neon and argon the same as those in noble gases?

Yes, when a sodium atom reacts with a chlorine atom to form a compound (sodium chloride), it does not produce neon or argon. Neon and argon are noble gases with stable electron configurations, while sodium and chlorine react to achieve stable electron configurations by forming an ionic bond in sodium chloride.


Typically if the valence orbital of an atom is full the atom is?

If the valence orbital of an atom is full, the atom is stable and less likely to interact with other atoms to form chemical bonds. This is because a full valence orbital fulfills the octet rule, meaning the atom has attained a more stable electron configuration.


What is special about the outer shell of a neon atom?

The outer shell of a neon atom contains a full set of electrons, specifically 8 electrons. This makes neon a stable and inert element, as it does not readily form chemical bonds with other atoms.


Does one individual atom stay the same speed in a Neon gas?

No. A gas atom will most likely change its speed everytime it collides with another gas atom. The AVERAGE speed of an individual atom (or molecule, depending on the gas) depends on the temperature. This is not specific to neon; all gases tend to behave similarly.


A sodium atom has an electron configuration of 1s22s22p63s1 If the sodium atom becomes ionized its new electron configuration will be the same as which element?

If a sodium atom loses an electron to become a Na+ ion, its electron configuration will be the same as neon (1s22s22p6). Both sodium and neon have stable electron configurations.


What atom is a stable atom?

Those atoms which are not radiatin alfa, beta or gama rays r cald stabl atoms


What does neon's nucleus contain?

The nucleus of neon contains 10 protons and 10 neutrons for the most stable isotope of neon.