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What is the main reason atoms bond with each other?
What is the main reason atoms bond with each other?
Why are noble gases generally unreactive?
Why are noble gases generally unreactive?
How does a sodium atom achieve a stable outer shell?
How does a sodium atom achieve a stable outer shell?
What happens to the electron configuration of a sodium atom when it becomes a sodium ion?
What happens to the electron configuration of a sodium atom when it becomes a sodium ion?
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In which group do atoms typically achieve stability by having eight outer-shell electrons?
In which group do atoms typically achieve stability by having eight outer-shell electrons?
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Study Notes
Atomic Bonding
- Atoms bond to achieve a stable arrangement of outer-shell electrons.
- Atoms aim for 8 electrons in their outer shell (or 2, for atoms with only one shell).
- Noble gases are unreactive due to their stable outer electron arrangements.
Why Noble Gases Don't Bond
- Noble gas atoms have stable outer electron shells.
- This stability makes noble gases unreactive.
Sodium Atom Stability
- Sodium atoms have one electron in their outer shell.
- To achieve a stable outer shell (8 electrons), sodium loses one electron.
- This loss transforms a sodium atom into a sodium ion (Na+).
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Description
Explore the fundamental concepts of atomic bonding, focusing on how atoms achieve stability through electron arrangements. Learn why noble gases are unreactive due to their stable outer electron shells and how sodium atoms achieve stability by losing an electron. This quiz will test your understanding of these essential principles of chemistry.
