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Unstable atoms, like your alkaline metals(correct me if I'm wrong) gain stability by finishing off their valence electron count, in the outer most shell that orbits around the nucleus. the first electron shell can hold 2 electrons, 2nd can hold eight, etc. So for example, Carbon has 6 electrons. That means that its first shell is filled and the second is half-way filled.Because it needs 8 valence electrons in that second shell to be stable, it will search for 4 bonds with say hydrogen. Hydrogen only needs one bond, so it would have to pair with 4 hydrogens to be satisfied. The more filled the valence shell, or last shell, is filled, the more stable it will be.
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What makes an atom reactive?
An atom is reactive if it has unpaired electrons in its outermost shell, making it more likely to form chemical bonds with other atoms in order to become more stable. Atoms can gain, lose, or share electrons to achieve a full outer shell and decrease their reactivity.
What are three ways an atom can gain stability?
An atom can gain stability by achieving a full outer electron shell through gaining, losing, or sharing electrons. This process is known as achieving the octet rule, where atoms strive to have 8 electrons in their outermost shell. Atoms can also gain stability by forming chemical bonds with other atoms to reach a more stable electron configuration. Additionally, atoms can undergo radioactive decay by emitting particles or energy to transform into a more stable configuration.
Do atoms lose protons but seldom lose or gain electrons?
Atoms typically do not lose protons because that would change the identity of the element. Instead, atoms can lose or gain electrons to form ions with a different charge. Protons are not generally lost by atoms in chemical reactions.
Which changes of state are characterized by having atoms that gain energy?
The changes of state characterized by having atoms that gain energy are melting and vaporization. In melting, solid atoms gain enough energy to break the bonds holding them in a fixed position, transitioning to a liquid state. In vaporization, liquid atoms gain sufficient energy to overcome intermolecular forces, transitioning to a gaseous state.
What makes a nucleus radioactive?
If you are referring to a cell's nucleus than the simple answer is that's not radioactive. Radioactivity occurs when elemental atoms become unstable due to the loss or gain of additional neutrons; these unstable atoms are referred to as radioactive isotopes. If a cell's nucleus were radioactive it would not last very long, its structure and function would quickly degrade and collapse.
Why atoms join to form molecules?
atoms are generally unstable. they combine to form stable molecules
What is is the reason that atoms bond with other atoms?
To gain electronic stability (i.e. stability with respect to their electron configuration)
Why is the joining of atoms important?
to gain more stability
Atoms react with other atoms based on?
This depends on the ability to gain/loss electrons.
Will unstable nuclei all undergo radioactive decay in order to gain stability?
Not necessarily. Some unstable nuclei can gain stability through processes such as alpha or beta decay, while others can undergo spontaneous fission. Additionally, some unstable nuclei may be in a metastable state and decay through isomeric transition.
What do atoms gain by chemically bonding?
Atoms gain stability by bonding. This is usually due to achieving a noble gas configuration, also called an octet, as a result of bonding.
Why do bonds form in elements?
Elements bond together to gain more stability than their existance of individual atoms.
Why the atoms form bonds with each other?
Atoms involve in chemical bonding to gain extra stability than existing as individual atoms. It can be inferred as chemical bonding releases energy.
How does hydrogen gain stability?
Hydrogen gains stability by forming diatomic particles (H2). When two hydrogen atoms come together to form a covalent bond (sharing electrons), they both complete the 1s subshell, which makes both atoms happy.
Why are most atoms chemically bonded to other atoms in nature?
The correct answer is: Atoms are often more stable when bonded to other atoms
Why do atoms combine to form bond?
Because they contain charged particles which attract each other
What will oxygen do with its electrons to gain stability?
Oxygen will bond (share electrons) with other atoms to produce stable compounds ex. H2O ,O2
