Silver Ion Formation and Electron Configuration

The video tutorial explores the concept of valence electrons, focusing on silver (Ag). It begins by explaining the organization of the periodic table and the general rule for determining valence electrons in groups. The tutorial then delves into the electron configuration of silver, highlighting its unique position among transition metals. Silver's electron configuration is discussed, including its condensed form using krypton as a noble gas core. The video explains the dual perspective on silver's valence electrons: theoretically having 11 but practically behaving as if it has one due to its tendency to form +1 ions. The tutorial concludes by emphasizing silver's exceptionality in forming only one type of ion.

Which group in the periodic table contains elements with one valence electron?

• Group 1

• Group 2

• Group 13

• Group 18

What is the condensed electron configuration for silver?

• [Xe] 5d10 6s1

• [Ne] 3s2 3p6

• [Ar] 3d10 4s1

• [Kr] 4d10 5s1

Which noble gas is used as a reference for the condensed electron configuration of silver?

• Argon

• Neon

• Xenon

• Krypton

In transition metals, where are the valence electrons located?

• In the outermost shell only

• In the innermost shell

• Outside the noble gas core

• Inside the noble gas core

According to the general definition, how many valence electrons does silver have?

• 18

• 11

• 5

• 1

What is the significance of the noble gas core in transition metals?

• It defines the valence electrons

• It determines the atomic number

• It is the outermost shell

• It is irrelevant to electron configuration

What type of ion does silver typically form?

• One plus

• Three plus

• Two plus

• Neutral

Why is silver considered an exception among transition metals?

• It forms multiple types of ions

• It has a full outer shell

• It only forms one plus ions

• It has no valence electrons

What happens to the 5s1 electron in silver during chemical bonding?

• It is shared with other atoms

• It is lost, forming a one plus ion

• It remains unchanged

• It gains an additional electron

How many valence electrons are involved in bonding for silver?

• 1

• 5

• 18

• 11