Atomic structure
Atoms consist of three subatomic particles known as protons, neutrons and electrons. These three subatomic particles have different charges which assist in supporting the structure of the atom. The protons of the atom are positively charged, the neutrons are neutral and the electrons are negatively charged. The number of electrons are determined by the number of protons when the atom maintains its neutral charge. For elements to stay neutral, they must consist of an equal number of protons and electrons.Therefore the positively charged protons will balance with the negatively charged electrons.
Atomic Structure of Nickel
In the nucleus of the atom, Nickel, there are 28 protons (+) which can be determined by the atomic number. The nucleus also consists of 31 neutrons which have no charge. Outside the nucleus, four energy levels are needed to hold the 28 negatively charged electrons.
Electron Configuration
The electron configuration of Nickel is Na 2, 8, 16, 2 where 2 electrons are present in the shell closest to the nucleus, 8 in the second closest, 16 in third and 2 in the outer shell, better known as the valence shell. The valence shell of the atom should be full to consider the atom to be strong. When a shell is not full, it may come across another atom and lose or gain electrons. Depending on its strength, we know if the atom loses or gains electrons. Nickel bonds with other atoms so that its valence shell is full.
Atomic Structure of Nickel
In the nucleus of the atom, Nickel, there are 28 protons (+) which can be determined by the atomic number. The nucleus also consists of 31 neutrons which have no charge. Outside the nucleus, four energy levels are needed to hold the 28 negatively charged electrons.
Electron Configuration
The electron configuration of Nickel is Na 2, 8, 16, 2 where 2 electrons are present in the shell closest to the nucleus, 8 in the second closest, 16 in third and 2 in the outer shell, better known as the valence shell. The valence shell of the atom should be full to consider the atom to be strong. When a shell is not full, it may come across another atom and lose or gain electrons. Depending on its strength, we know if the atom loses or gains electrons. Nickel bonds with other atoms so that its valence shell is full.