Valence Electrons

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What are valence electrons?

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

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How many valence electrons does fluorine have?

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Fluorine has 7 valence electrons.

Front

What is the atomic number of fluorine?

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The atomic number of fluorine is 9.

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Which subatomic particle has a negative charge?

Back

The electron has a negative charge.

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How many electrons can fit in the first shell of an atom?

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The first shell can hold 2 electrons.

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What type of bond is formed by the transferring of electrons?

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An ionic bond is formed by the transferring of electrons.

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What happens to electrons in a metal during ionic bonding?

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In ionic bonding, metals lose electrons.

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What happens to electrons in a nonmetal during ionic bonding?

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In ionic bonding, nonmetals gain electrons.

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What is an ion?

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An ion is an atom or molecule that has a net electrical charge due to the loss or gain of one or more electrons.

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What is the maximum number of electrons in the second shell?

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The second shell can hold a maximum of 8 electrons.