Electronic theory of valence was proposed by Kossel and Lewis in 1916.
They gave a logical explanation of valence which was based on the inertness of noble gases (that is, octet rule developed by Lewis).
According to Lewis, the atom can be pictured in terms of a positively charged ‘kernel’ (the nucleus plus inner electrons) and outer shell that can accommodate a maximum of eight electrons. This octet of electrons represents a stable electronic arrangement.
Thus, according to this theory, during the formation of a chemical bond, each atom loses, gains or shares outer electrons so that it achieves stable octet.
The formation of NaCl involves transfer of one electron from sodium (Na) to chlorine (Cl). Na+ and Cl- ions are formed which are held together by chemical bond. The formation of H2, F2, Cl2, HCl, etc., involves sharing of a pair of electrons between the atoms. In both the cases, each atom attains a stable outer octet of electrons.
Electrons present in the outermost shell of the atom of an element are called valence electrons.
3Li is an s-block element and its electronic configuration is 1s22s1. Since it has one...
The element having valence shell electronic configuration 3s2 3p1 must be placed in the p - block of the periodic table as its last electron enters in p-subshell (3p).
Postulates of Valence Bond Theory :
A covalent bond is formed when the half-filled valence orbital of one atom overlaps with the half-filled valence orbital of another atom.
The electrons in the...
Valence Bond theory introduced five new concepts in chemical bonding :
Delocalization of electron over the two nuclei
Shielding effect of electrons
Covalent character of bond
Partial ionic character of a covalent bond
The concept...
A. Valence band (V.B):
1. The topmost occupied energy level in an atom is the valence level. The energy band formed by valence energy levels of atoms in a solid is...
i. Observed outer electronic configuration of europium (Eu) is 6s2 4f7 5d0.
ii. In the observed electronic configuration of Eu, 4f subshell is half-filled which is a highly stable configuration. Therefore, observed electronic configuration...