Electron Arrangement

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What are neutrons?

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Neutrons are subatomic particles found in the nucleus of an atom that have no electric charge (neutral).

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What is the electron arrangement of Magnesium?

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The electron arrangement of Magnesium is 2,8,2.

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What is the electron arrangement of Chlorine (Cl)?

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The electron arrangement of Chlorine is 2,8,7.

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What is the electron arrangement of Neon (Ne)?

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The electron arrangement of Neon is 2,8.

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What charge do electrons carry?

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Electrons carry a negative charge.

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What is the maximum number of electrons in the first shell of an atom?

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The maximum number of electrons in the first shell is 2.

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How many electrons can the second shell hold?

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The second shell can hold a maximum of 8 electrons.

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What is the significance of electron arrangement in an atom?

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Electron arrangement determines the chemical properties and reactivity of an element.

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What is the term for the outermost electrons in an atom?

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The outermost electrons are called valence electrons.

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How does the electron arrangement affect the periodic table?

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Elements in the same group of the periodic table have similar electron arrangements and similar chemical properties.