Neon (atomic number 10) neither transfers nor shares its valence electrons. Explain. Class 9

Neon (atomic number 10) neither transfers nor shares its valence electrons. Explain. Class 9

Question 1.

Neon (atomic number 10) neither transfers nor shares its valence electrons. Explain. Class 9

Answer:

The atomic number of neon is 10. Its electronic configuration is 2, 8 - meaning neon has 8 electrons in its outermost (valence) shell. This is a complete octet, which is the most stable electronic configuration. Since neon's valence shell is already full (octet complete), it does not need to gain, lose, or share any electrons to become stable. Therefore, neon neither transfers nor shares its valence electrons and does not form chemical bonds. It exists as a monoatomic gas.