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many reactive chemicals are stored in containers filled with Argon gas for safekeeping what about Argon's atomic structure makes

Ulleksa [173]

Answer:

Argon has 8 valence electrons making it non reactive.

Explanation:

Reactive chemicals are store in containers filled with Argon gas because the argon gas is non reactive. This is true because the argon gas has completely filled octet structure.

This can further be explained by writing the electronic configuration of argon.

The electronic configuration of argon is given below:

Ar (18) => 1s² 2s²2p⁶ 3s²3p⁶

Valence electron => 3s²3p⁶ = 2 + 6 = 8

From the above illustration, we can see that the outermost shell (i.e 3s²3p⁶) is having 8 electrons indicating that it is completely filled as the maximum number of electrons any shell can accommodate outside the first shell is 8 electrons. Thus, argon has 8 valence electrons ( i.e electrons in the outermost shell) and hence it is non reactive as the outermost shell is completely filled.

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Predict the outcome of this reaction. Balancing doesn't matter. Mg + H2O -->

ELEN [110]

Answer:

MgO + H₂

Explanation:

The products of reaction is MgO and hydrogen gas.

This is a single displacement reaction.

In this reaction, the possibility of the reaction is determined by position of the atoms on the activity series.

Mg is higher than H on the activity series, so it is more reactive and it then displaces the hydrogen in water;

Mg + H₂O → MgO + H₂

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2 years ago

Newton’s second law of motion is F=ma A net force of 60 N north acts on an object with a of 30 kg. Use Newton’s second law of mo

horsena [70]

I’m pretty sure the immediate answer is 2. Using the equation 60N=(30kg)x2(whatever unit of measure) also it will change because if you change the mass or the Net Force, your going to have to redo the equation based on the new information.

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3 years ago

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How could maglev trains help improve people's lives? Write three paragraphs. First summarize the author's criticism of conventio

skelet666 [1.2K]

Maglev trains were created to connect Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Central Pudong. Transrapid, another name for the Maglev train is said to be the fastest train. It can run up to 270/mph in just eight minutes.
Compared to other transportation systems, Transrapid is faster and more cost effective. It has less maintaining coverage and zero sounds compared to the ordinary ones.
This kind of train is one of the most effective means of transportation. It lessens traffic and pollution caused by car emission. It also saves more time for people who are always on the go.

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3 years ago

Which of the following possess the greatest concentration of hydroxide ions?

jek_recluse [69]

Answer : The correct option is (d) a solution of 0.10 M NaOH

Explanation :

(a) a solution of pH 3.0

First we have to calculate the pOH.

$pH+pOH=14\\\\pOH=14-pH\\\\pOH=14-3.0=11$