Galap Messages 139 Reaction score 0 Thread starter Aug 31, 2010 #1 What physical force or property makes it so that atoms 'want' to achieve noble gas configuration of electrons? It doesn't seem to fall under any of the four forces.
What physical force or property makes it so that atoms 'want' to achieve noble gas configuration of electrons? It doesn't seem to fall under any of the four forces.
alxm Science Advisor Messages 1,848 Reaction score 9 Sep 1, 2010 #2 In short because of how the electrons interact. It's fairly complicated in fact. (Note btw, that the octet rule does not hold in general either). See for instance https://www.physicsforums.com/showthread.php?t=412361", where I've written a bit about it. Last edited by a moderator: Apr 25, 2017
In short because of how the electrons interact. It's fairly complicated in fact. (Note btw, that the octet rule does not hold in general either). See for instance https://www.physicsforums.com/showthread.php?t=412361", where I've written a bit about it.