Electron Dot Diagrams

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What are the elements (He, Ne, Ar...) in Group 18 / 8A called?

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Noble Gases

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Elements that have atoms with stable valence electron configurations in the ground state are in __________.

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Group 18

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Most elements will gain or lose electrons so that they end up with _______ valence electrons.

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8

Front

D block elements (transition metals) have _____ dots in their dot diagram.

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2

Front

This could be the dot diagram of: Mg, Cl, C, O. Which element is represented?

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O

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What is an Electron Dot Diagram?

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A visual representation of the valence electrons in an atom.

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How many valence electrons does a noble gas have?

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8 valence electrons (except Helium, which has 2).

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What is the significance of having 8 valence electrons?

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Atoms are more stable with 8 valence electrons, following the octet rule.

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Which group of elements is known for being unreactive due to their full valence shell?

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Noble Gases.

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What do the dots in an Electron Dot Diagram represent?

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The valence electrons of an atom.