due to its oxidation states or simply the explanation is in the ground and excited states of an atom
you would tell him that some ions have less electrons than protons
Ammonia is less stable than water.
"less stable" in what way?
hydried is more stable than H-atom
Each element can form stable, less stable or unstable compounds.
Atoms become ions by gaining or losing electrons to achieve a noble gas configuration of electrons, which is stable. Argon already has such a configuration and is very stable as it is. Any gain or loss of electrons would make it less stable.
you would tell him that some ions have less electrons than protons
It will be acidic having less amount of hydroxide ions.
Because positive ions are exist in less number
Ammonia is less stable than water.
Ions are particles with less or more electrons then protons
less stable
It makes the economy of Africa less stable.
More stable
ms windows is byfar less stable than unix
"less stable" in what way?
Valence electron are found in the outer shell of an atom. Depending on the number of valence electrons, the atom is more or less stable: fewer => less stable and more => more stable (inert). Stable = less likely to react with other atoms.