Valence Electons and Octet Rule

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How many valence electrons does Neon (Ne) have?

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8

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What is the best definition of valence electrons?

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The outermost electrons involved in chemical reactions.

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What rule must be completed for all atoms to be stable and happy, related to 8 valence electrons?

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Octet rule

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Atoms in Group 13 will ______ 3 electrons to form a +3 charge.

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lose

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What ion would F form?

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F⁻¹, Because it will gain one electron making it have 1 more electron than proton.

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What are valence electrons?

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Electrons in the outermost shell of an atom that can participate in chemical bonding.

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What is the Octet Rule?

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Atoms tend to gain, lose, or share electrons to have eight valence electrons.

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Why do atoms form ions?

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To achieve a stable electron configuration, often resembling the nearest noble gas.

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What charge does an atom have if it gains electrons?

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Negative charge.

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What charge does an atom have if it loses electrons?

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Positive charge.