Chemistry
Differentiate between the terms —
Stable and unstable electronic configuration
Answer
| Stable Electronic Configuration | Unstable Electronic Configuration |
|---|---|
| Atoms having their valence shell completely filled are said to have Stable Electronic Configuration. | Atoms which do not have their valence shells completely filled are said to have Unstable Electronic Configuration. |
| Atoms of noble gases have Stable Electronic Configuration. | Atoms of elements other than noble gases have Unstable Electronic Configuration. |
| In atoms with Stable Electronic Configuration, electrons are arranged as per Duplet or Octet rule. | In atoms with Unstable Electronic Configuration, arrangement of electrons does not follow Duplet or Octet rule. |
Related Questions
What are noble gases. Give a reason why noble gases have stable electronic configuration.
Differentiate between the terms —
Duplet and octet rule.
Explain the reason for chemical activity of an atom with reference to it's electronic configuration.
Explain the octet rule for formation of —
(a) Sodium chloride from a sodium atom and a chlorine atom.
(b) Nitrogen molecule from two nitrogen atoms.