valence homework

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How many valence electrons does Sulfur (S) have?

Back

6

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How many valence electrons does Carbon (C) have?

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4

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How many valence electrons does Xenon (Xe) have?

Back

8

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How many valence electrons does Nickel (Ni) have?

Back

2

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How many valence electrons does Plutonium (Pu) have?

Back

2

Front

What are valence electrons?

Back

Valence electrons are the electrons in the outermost shell of an atom that are involved in forming bonds.

Front

Why are valence electrons important?

Back

Valence electrons determine how an atom can bond with other atoms.

Front

What is the maximum number of valence electrons an atom can have?

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The maximum number of valence electrons is 8, following the octet rule.

Front

What is the octet rule?

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The octet rule states that atoms tend to bond in such a way that they have eight electrons in their valence shell.

Front

How do you determine the number of valence electrons for main group elements?

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The number of valence electrons is equal to the group number of the element in the periodic table.