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Alenkinab [10]
3 years ago
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Why is an oxygen molecule more stable than and oxygen atom ?

Chemistry
2 answers:
slava [35]3 years ago
7 0

Answer:

Oxygen molecule is 2 oxygen atoms in a covalent bond, whereas an oxygen atom is an atom with 8 electrons (6 valence electrons).  

Thus, clearly, any element in a bonded state is always more stable than when in an un-bonded state.

Explanation:

lapo4ka [179]3 years ago
6 0

Answer:

Both atoms in an O2 molecule have achieved a noble gas electron configuration. – An oxygen atom does not have a stable octet of valence electrons.

Explanation:

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