Identify Valence Electrons and Dot Structures

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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 chemical bonding.

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How many valence electrons does Oxygen (O) have?

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Oxygen has 6 valence electrons.

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What is a dot structure?

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A dot structure, or Lewis dot structure, is a diagram that shows the bonding between atoms of a molecule and the lone pairs of electrons that may exist.

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How many valence electrons does Magnesium (Mg) have?

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Magnesium has 2 valence electrons.

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How many valence electrons does Chlorine (Cl) have?

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Chlorine has 7 valence electrons.

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How many valence electrons does Carbon (C) have?

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Carbon has 4 valence electrons.

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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, influencing the formation of molecules.

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How many valence electrons does Selenium (Se) have?

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Selenium has 6 valence electrons.

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How many valence electrons does Germanium (Ge) have?

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Germanium has 4 valence electrons.

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What is the dot diagram for Silicon (Si)?

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The dot diagram for Silicon shows 4 dots representing its 4 valence electrons.