Valence Electrons Review

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What type of bond do two nonmetals make?

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Covalent

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What does the group number in the periodic table indicate about valence electrons?

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The group number indicates the number of valence electrons.

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What is the symbol for Calcium?

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Ca

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What are valence electrons?

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Electrons in the outermost shell of an atom involved in chemical bonding.

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What is the Bohr diagram used for?

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To represent the arrangement of electrons in an atom.

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How many valence electrons does Lithium (Li) have?

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1

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What type of elements typically form covalent bonds?

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Nonmetals.

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What is the maximum number of valence electrons an atom can have?

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8 (octet rule).

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What is the significance of valence electrons in chemical reactions?

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They determine how an atom can bond with other atoms.

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What is an ionic bond?

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A bond formed between a metal and a nonmetal through the transfer of electrons.