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प्रश्न
Draw an electron dot diagram to show the formation of each of the following compounds:
Methane
[H = 1, C = 6, Mg = 12, Cl = 17]
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उत्तर
Formation of methane molecule:
| Atom | Electronic configuration | Nearest noble gas | To attain stable electronic configuration of nearest noble gas |
| Carbon | `""_6^12C [2,4]` | Neon [2,8] | Carbon needs four electrons to complete the octet |
| Hydrogen | `""_1^1H[1]` | Helium [2] | Hydrogen needs one electron to complete the duplet |
One atom of carbon shares four electron pairs, one with each of the four aoms of hydrogen

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संबंधित प्रश्न
Give one word or phrase for the following:
The amount of energy released when an atom in the gaseous state accepts an electron to form an anion.
Define the term ‘electron affinity’.
A, B, C are three elements in which B is an inert gas other than helium.With this information complete the following table.
| Element | Atomic number | No. of electrons in the valence shell | Group to which the element belongs |
| A | Z - 1 | ||
| B | Z | ||
| C | Z + 1 |
Also, explain the following : Electron affinity of element A is more than that that of element C.
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Energy released when electron is added to a neutral gaseous atom is called ______.
Explain
Halogens have high electron affinity.
The following questions refer to the Periodic Table.
Which of the elements has the greatest electron affinity among the halogens?
In a period, increase in electron affinity increases ______.
On descending a group, ______ in ionisation potential as well as electron affinity ______ oxidising capacity.
Neon shows zero electron affinity due to ______.
The electron affinity of an element X is greater than that of element Y.
State whether X is likely to be placed to the left or to the right of Y in the periodic table.
