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प्रश्न
Mention the basic tendency of an atom which makes it to combine with other atoms.
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उत्तर
An atom's fundamental tendency is to achieve the Duplet or Octet Configuration, which is the Minimum State of Energy.
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संबंधित प्रश्न
Element X is a metal with a valency 2. Element Y is a non metal with a valency 3.
(a) Write equations to show how X and Y form ions.
(b) If Y is a diatomic gas, write the equation for the direct combination of X and Y to form a compound.
Why do they exist as monoatoms in molecules?
Define the term:
orbit
Name the following:
An element having valency 'zero'
Name the following:
Two atoms having the same number of protons and electrons but different number of neutrons.
Potassium (at No.19) and chlorine (at No.17) react to form a compound. Explain the formation of the compound on the basis of oxidation.
Potassium (at No.19) and chlorine (at No.17) react to form a compound. Explain the formation of the compound on the basis of reduction.
Identify the following reaction as either oxidation or reduction:
O + 2e- → O2-
Identify the following reaction as either oxidation or reduction:
Fe3+ + e- → Fe2+
Complete the table give below.
| Element |
Atomic number |
Electron distribution | Valence electrons | Lewis dot structure |
| Lithium | 3 | 1s22s1 | ||
| Boron | 5 | 1s22s22p1 | ||
| Oxygen | 8 | 1s22s22p4 |
