FLASHCARD REVIEW Valence Electrons & Electron Dot Diagrams

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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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How many valence electrons does Bromine (Br) have?

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7

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How many valence electrons does Hydrogen (H) have?

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1 Valence electron

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What is the electron dot diagram for an element?

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An electron dot diagram represents the valence electrons of an atom as dots around the element's symbol.

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How many valence electrons does Carbon (C) have?

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4

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Which element in group 18 has only 2 valence electrons?

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Helium (He) is stable with only 2 valence electrons.

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What is the significance of the periodic table in determining valence electrons?

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The periodic table organizes elements by their atomic number and groups, indicating the number of valence electrons based on their position.

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How many valence electrons does Neon (Ne) have?

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8 Valence electrons.

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What is the electron configuration for Carbon (C)?

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1s² 2s² 2p².

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

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The number of valence electrons corresponds to the group number for main group elements (1-2 and 13-18) in the periodic table.