Valence Electrons

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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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How many valence electrons do elements in group 1 (1A) have?

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1 valence electron.

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How many valence electrons do elements in group 2 (2A) have?

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2 valence electrons.

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

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8 valence electrons, following the octet rule.

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Which element is stable with only 2 valence electrons?

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Helium.

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How many valence electrons does Carbon (C) have?

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4 valence electrons.

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How many valence electrons does Oxygen (O) have?

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6 valence electrons.

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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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How many valence electrons does Bromine (Br) have?

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7 valence electrons.

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What is the electron dot diagram?

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A visual representation of the valence electrons in an atom.