EDDs

Front

What determines the number of valence electrons an element has?

Back

The group/column the element is in.

Front

What are valence electrons?

Back

Valence electrons are the outermost electrons in an atom.

Front

How many valence electrons does Hydrogen have?

Back

1

Front

Is this a correct dot diagram for neon (Ne)?

Back

False

Front

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

Back

8 (octet rule).

Front

What is the significance of valence electrons in chemical bonding?

Back

Valence electrons determine how an atom can bond with other atoms.

Front

What is the octet rule?

Back

Atoms tend to bond in such a way that they have eight electrons in their valence shell.

Front

Which group of the periodic table contains noble gases?

Back

Group 18.

Front

What is the electron configuration of Neon (Ne)?

Back

1s² 2s² 2p⁶.

Front

How do you determine the group number of an element in the periodic table?

Back

The group number corresponds to the number of valence electrons for main group elements.