Flashcard (4.1 & 4.2)

Front

Nitrogen (N) has ___ valence electrons.

Back

5

Front

What rule states that atoms tend to want 8 valence electrons in their outer shell to be stable?

Back

The octet rule

Front

The chemical properties of an element are determined by the number of ___?

Back

valence electrons

Front

What type of bond forms between Carbon (C) and Hydrogen (H)?

Back

Covalent

Front

Which of the following is FALSE? Tin (Sn) contains ___ valence electrons.

Back

2

Front

What are valence electrons?

Back

Electrons in the outermost shell of an atom that determine its chemical properties.

Front

What is the significance of the octet rule in chemistry?

Back

It explains why atoms bond to achieve a full outer shell of 8 electrons for stability.

Front

What type of bond involves the transfer of electrons?

Back

Ionic bond.

Front

What type of bond involves the sharing of electrons?

Back

Covalent bond.

Front

Which element has 8 valence electrons and is considered stable?

Back

Xenon (Xe).