all atoms consists of electrons,protons and neutrons.atoms also share their electrons.so what fundamentaly decides the properties and charecteristics of each element?an atom X has 12 electrons.atom Y has 10.while attaining octet atom X loses 2 electrons from its valence shell.now it has only 10 electrons.wont it show properties similar to atom Y now?
2007-03-26 21:37:42 · 5 answers · asked by ashwathyvenugopal 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry
The atoms of different elements are differentiated on the basis of their atomic number, which is equal to the number of protons available in the nucleus along with neutrons and number of electrons revolving around the nucleus. Each element has its unique atomic number. The chemical properties of the elements are governed by the atomic number only, while the physical and radioactive properties of the elements are controlled by atomic mass.
In the example as the atom X loses 2 electrons from its valence shell it contains 10electrons ,it is possible only in solution state as ions exist in solution only. Moreover the number of electrons has come down to 10 only after losing 2 electrons, it means this atom has attained the structure of an inert gas and will not react further to form any product.
It means the elements will become a sort of inactive in solution state after attaining the structure of nearest inert gas.That is why the element Mg becomes inert after attaing Mg++ status in solution.
Therefore, under ionic condition the elements are in general least active.
2007-04-01 22:15:02 · answer #1 · answered by sb 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends on the particular property you have in mind. The most important thing is the proton count; that defines the electron count and also determines the possible neutron counts. The proton count of an atom can be determined by x-ray analysis.
2007-03-26 21:46:45 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
ionic states are made because in the nucleus the protons didn't change but the orbital electrons did leading a different charge. Ca is diff from Ca++ because 2 -- are gone. but it is still calcium. If u could split the nucleus I guess u would have a calcium bomb. Got Milk?
2007-04-03 16:59:46 · answer #3 · answered by ? 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
each element has properties that do not only depend on atomic number.
2007-03-26 21:59:40 · answer #4 · answered by Jinky 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I do believe you have outlined your own answer here...keep digging and you will see. You are very close already...
Each elemental atom has its constellation...
2007-03-30 20:11:00 · answer #5 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋