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1 January, 08:26

Why is an oxygen molecule more stable than and oxygen atom?

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  1. 1 January, 09:08
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    Oxygen molecule is 2 oxygen atoms in a covalent bond, whereas an oxygen atom is an atom with 8 electrons (6 valence electrons).

    Thus, clearly, any element in a bonded state is always more stable than when in an un-bonded state.
  2. 1 January, 10:05
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    Both atoms in an O2 molecule have achieved a noble gas electron configuration. - An oxygen atom does not have a stable octet of valence electrons.
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