Answer:
crystal structure
Explanation:
A crystal structure is an ordered arrangement of atoms,ions or molecules in a regular repeating pattern,it is a form of solid state of matter and differs from liquid and gaseous states of matte in which the atoms or molecules are random or haphazard.
7. An exothermic reaction
8. The bonds are forming
The atomic number of Li is 3
Electron configuration of Li : 1s² 2s¹
The atomic number of Na is 11
Electron configuration of Na : 1s²2s²2p⁶3s¹
Thus there is one electron in the valence shell of Li (2s¹) and that of Na (3s¹). However, the valence electron in Na is in a shell that is farther away from the nucleus compared to that of Li. As a result, the Na valence electron will be held less tightly by the nucleus i.e. it will experience a reduced nuclear attraction and can be removed easily than the Li 2s electron.
