Valence Electrons & Lewis Structures

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What are valence electrons?

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Valence electrons are the electrons in the outermost shell of an atom that are involved in forming bonds with other atoms.

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How many valence electrons does Bromine (Br) have?

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7

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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 Tin (Sn) 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 Hydrogen (H) have?

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1

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What is the significance of valence electrons in chemical bonding?

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Valence electrons determine how an atom can bond with other atoms, influencing the molecule's structure and properties.

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What is a Lewis structure?

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A Lewis structure is a diagram that shows the bonding between atoms of a molecule and the lone pairs of electrons that may exist.

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How do you determine the number of valence electrons for an element?

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The number of valence electrons can be determined by the group number of the element in the periodic table.

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What is the maximum number of valence electrons an atom can have?

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The maximum number of valence electrons an atom can have is 8, following the octet rule.

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