Valence Electrons

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Valence electrons are the...

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Outermost electrons

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This is a correct dot diagram for nitrogen (N)

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True

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How many valence electrons does carbon have?

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4

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How many valence electrons does sodium have?

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1

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This is a correct dot diagram for neon (Ne)

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False

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What is the definition of valence electrons?

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Valence electrons are the electrons in the outermost shell of an atom that are involved in chemical bonding.

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

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You can determine the number of valence electrons by looking at the group number of the element in the periodic table.

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What is the significance of valence electrons in chemical reactions?

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Valence electrons determine how an atom can bond with other atoms and are crucial in forming molecules.

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Which group of the periodic table has the most valence electrons?

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Group 18 (Noble gases) has 8 valence electrons, except for helium which has 2.

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What is a dot diagram?

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A dot diagram, or Lewis dot structure, represents the valence electrons of an atom as dots around the element's symbol.