i dont want a long winded answer just a rough idea. Thanks.
2007-09-11 06:00:17 · 5 answers · asked by HoneyBadger 3 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry
The atoms will only be stable in a nobel gas configuration, and that group is only one away from that. Their push is to alter their structure to obtain the complete electron shells, and that makes them unstable.
2007-09-11 06:04:36 · answer #1 · answered by Steve C 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
they have a larger amount of rings meaning that the electrons are further away from the nucleus, this means that the pull of the nucleus is weaker and so the electron is more likely to break off and react with something.
2007-09-11 13:04:27 · answer #2 · answered by jake1kenobi98 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because, on calculating their internal energy, it works out that they are more stable if they disintegrate than if they stay as they are. You wanted it simple. I would have to do the calculation to show you!!
2007-09-12 07:06:54 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
They have an electron that is just just dying to get out & meet other elements.
2007-09-11 13:02:50 · answer #4 · answered by Well, said Alberto 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋
because they are have strong tendency to share,loss or take electrons.
2007-09-11 13:20:01 · answer #5 · answered by surveyorfrancis 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋