Atomic Structure

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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 a fluorine atom have?

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7

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What is the atomic number of an element?

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The atomic number is the number of protons in the nucleus of an atom, which determines the element's identity.

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If the atomic number of an element is 15, how many valence and core electrons does it have?

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5 valence electrons and 10 core electrons.

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What is the quantum mechanical model of the atom?

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The quantum mechanical model describes the probable location of electrons in atomic orbitals, rather than fixed paths.

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How many energy levels does a hydrogen atom have if it emits red, blue-green, blue, and violet light?

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5 energy levels in the visible region of the spectrum.

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What is the Bohr model of the atom?

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The Bohr model depicts electrons orbiting the nucleus in fixed paths or energy levels.

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How many electrons are in the outermost orbit of a boron atom according to the Bohr model?

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3 electrons.

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What is the difference between core electrons and valence electrons?

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Core electrons are those in the inner shells, while valence electrons are in the outermost shell and participate in bonding.

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What is an atomic orbital?

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An atomic orbital is a region in an atom where there is a high probability of finding electrons.