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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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TRUE OR FALSE? Elements in the same group have the same number of valence electrons.

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True

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How do you find the number of valence electrons an element has?

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You look at the group number of the element in the periodic table.

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How many valence electrons does Chlorine (Cl) have?

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7

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Why do some atoms form negative ions?

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They gained electrons.

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How many valence electrons does Aluminum (Al) have?

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3

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What is an ionic compound?

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An ionic compound is a chemical compound composed of ions held together by electrostatic forces termed ionic bonding.

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What is the charge of a sodium ion (Na+) after it loses an electron?

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+1

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What happens to the electrons in a covalent bond?

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In a covalent bond, electrons are shared between atoms.

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What is the octet rule?

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The octet rule states that atoms tend to gain, lose, or share electrons to achieve a full outer shell of eight electrons.