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Valence Electrons and Dot Diagrams

Valence Electrons and Dot Diagrams

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Chemistry

10th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What are valence electrons?

Back

Valence electrons are the electrons in the outermost shell of an atom that are involved in forming bonds with other atoms.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How many protons does an atom of carbon have?

Back

An atom of carbon has 6 protons.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the significance of the number of valence electrons in an element?

Back

The number of valence electrons determines how an element will react chemically and how it will bond with other elements.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Which group of the periodic table contains elements with 5 valence electrons?

Back

Group 15 (or Group 5A) contains elements with 5 valence electrons.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the electron dot structure for oxygen?

Back

The electron dot structure for oxygen has 6 dots representing its 6 valence electrons.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How do you determine the number of valence electrons in an element?

Back

The number of valence electrons can be determined by the group number of the element in the periodic table.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the electron dot structure for phosphorus?

Back

The electron dot structure for phosphorus has 5 dots representing its 5 valence electrons.

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