Valence Electons and Octet Rule

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Valence electrons

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The outermost electrons involved in chemical reactions.

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How many valence electrons does Carbon (C) have?

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4

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How many valence electrons does Nitrogen (N) have?

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5

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How many valence electrons does Sodium (Na) have?

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1

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How many valence electrons does Neon (Ne) have?

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8

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How many valence electrons does Boron (B) have?

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3

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How many valence electrons do atoms want to be stable?

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8

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What part of the atom is involved in chemical reactions?

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Outer electrons (valence)

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What is the rule that elements want to have 8 valence electrons?

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Octet rule

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What advantage does an element have when it has a full valence level of 8 electrons?

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stability