The Relationship between the Periodic Table and Atomic Structure

Front

What subatomic particle is responsible for the total positive charge of an atom's nucleus?

Back

Proton

Front

What is the total charge in an atom of any element?

Back

Zero

Front

How can the valence electrons of an element be determined?

Back

Using the formula: Group # minus 10.

Front

Which subatomic particles are responsible for the total charge of an element's atom?

Back

Electron and proton.

Front

What determines the number of valence electrons in an element?

Back

Group #.

Front

What is the charge of a proton?

Back

Positive.

Front

What is the charge of an electron?

Back

Negative.

Front

What is the charge of a neutron?

Back

Neutral.

Front

How many valence electrons does Oxygen (O) have?

Back

6 valence electrons.

Front

How many valence electrons does Fluorine (F) have?

Back

7 valence electrons.