Atomic Structure & Trends

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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 a chlorine atom have?

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7

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What is the atomic number of an element?

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The atomic number is the number of protons in the nucleus of an atom, which determines the element's identity.

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How many protons are in a chlorine atom?

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17

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What subatomic particle is used to identify an element?

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Protons.

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What is the definition of an ion?

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An ion is an atom or molecule that has gained or lost one or more electrons, resulting in a net charge.

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What is ionization energy?

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Ionization energy is the energy required to remove an electron from an atom or ion.

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Which element has the lowest ionization energy?

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Cesium (Cs).

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What is a compound?

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A compound is a substance formed when two or more different elements are chemically bonded together.

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How many atoms are in the compound NaF?

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2 (1 sodium atom and 1 fluorine atom).