Question

cl-ion is more stable than cl atom why?​

Answer 1

The Cl ion. because it has a greater affinity for electrons than the Na atom, the Cl atom takes an electron from the Na atom. When it does so, the outer valence shell of the Chlorine will be filled with eight electrons and so it will be stable.

Answer 2

Explanation:

• Chlorine as a free radical, Cl, is the chlorine atom, which holds seven valence electrons and is searching for an eight to create an octet.

• As a consequence, the Cl radical is less stable, while the Cl ion is more stable.

• Iodide is more stable than chloride because the undesired overall negative charge is spread out over a larger atomic radius in iodide.

• In contrast, an atom or ion with an inert gas (ns2np6) is more stable.

        Cl(Z)= 171s²2s²2p⁶3s²3p⁵

         Cl⁻ 1s²2s²2p⁶3s²3p⁶

• As a result, Cl ⁻ ion is more stable than Cl atom.