A chemical reaction produces a molecule in which all of the atoms have a stable configuration. Which molecule could be the product of the reaction?

(1 point)
О PH,
O SiOs
O NaCh

1 answer

To determine which molecule could be the product of the reaction with all atoms having a stable configuration, we need to analyze the options you've provided.

  1. PH (Phosphine): This molecule does not have a stable configuration since phosphorus can form more bonds to achieve a stable electron configuration.

  2. SiO₂ (Silicon Dioxide): This compound consists of silicon and oxygen, and in the solid state, forms a stable structure (like quartz) where both silicon and oxygen reach a stable electron configuration.

  3. NaCl (Sodium Chloride): This is a stable ionic compound consisting of sodium cations (Na⁺) and chloride anions (Cl⁻). In NaCl, sodium donates an electron to chlorine, achieving stable electron configurations for both.

Based on this analysis, both SiO₂ and NaCl could be considered as products where the atoms in the compounds reach stable configurations. However, if we are to select just one that's commonly recognized as having all atoms in a stable configuration, NaCl (Sodium Chloride) is often the classical example.

Thus, the best answer is: O NaCl.