Valence Electrons Practice

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What are valence electrons?

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The number of electrons in the outermost shell of an atom.

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Valence electrons are the...

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Outermost electrons.

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How do electrons of an element determine that element's reactivity?

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If the valence shell has missing electrons, it is very reactive to attract or lose more electrons.

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Valence electrons are:

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Electrons farthest away from the nucleus.

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How many valence electrons does carbon have?

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4.

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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.

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What happens to an atom with a full valence shell?

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It is generally non-reactive and stable.

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

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8 valence electrons, according to the octet rule.

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Which group of elements has a full valence shell?

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Noble gases.

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How do metals typically behave with their valence electrons?

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Metals tend to lose their valence electrons.