Interpretation: The stability of Lithium atom needs to be compared with ion,
Concept introduction:
All of the atoms tend to attain stable structure by losing electrons or gaining electrons to get a complete octet. In other words, all atoms follow octet rule which describes that the group elements will bond with other group elements in such a way that each atom will have eight electrons in its valence shell which is similar in configuration as noble gas.
Answer to Problem 1SSC
The Lithium ion is more stable than its atom as the Lithium ion has a complete octet.
Explanation of Solution
In order to compare the stability of Li atom with that of
Li atom has
Comparing both the structures, it can be seen that Lithium ion is more stable than Li atom as it has a stable complete electronic configuration.
The Lithium ion is more stable than its atom as the Lithium ion has a complete octet.
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