Chemical Bonding Review

Front

Which part of the atom is responsible for chemical bonding? Options: Inner/Core Electrons, Outer/Valence Electrons, Protons, Neutrons

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Outer/Valence Electrons

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What best describes valence electrons? Options: Electrons in the inner-most shell., Electrons in the outer-most shell., Electron that became a beta particle.

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Electrons in the outer-most shell.

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Where are valence electrons located?

Back

In the outer-most shell of an atom.

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How many valence electrons do most atoms need to have a complete outer shell and be happy?

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8

Front

Which two elements only need two valence electrons to be happy?

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Hydrogen and Helium

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Why do Hydrogen and Helium only need two valence electrons?

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The first electron shell can only hold two electrons.

Front

How many valence electrons do elements in Group 1, the Alkali Metals, have?

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1

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How many valence electrons do elements in Group 2, the Alkaline Earth Metals, have?

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2

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What is the rule between group number and valence electrons for Oxygen and Chlorine?

Back

Subtract 10.

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How do ions form?

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Atoms gain or lose electrons to fill or empty the valence shell.