How do the electronic structures of the atoms of a metallic element change when they react?
1 Answer
Sep 16, 2017
Metals are usually oxidized......
Explanation:
And oxidation involves the LOSS of the valence electrons, cf.
And for every oxidation reaction, there is a corresponding reduction reaction, usually of dioxygen to give the metal oxide, i.e. for iron to give rusts.....
Would the ionic radius be greater or less than the metallic radius? Why?
