Valence Electrons & the Periodic Table

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What are the elements (Be, Mg, Ca,...) in group 2 called?

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Alkaline earth metals

Front

What are valence electrons?

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The number of electrons in the outermost shell

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Which list of elements contains a metal, a metalloid, and a nonmetal?

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Ag, Si, I2

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The elements on the Periodic Table are arranged in order of increasing...

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atomic number

Front

Which elements have the most similar chemical properties?

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oxygen and sulfur

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What is the significance of valence electrons in chemical bonding?

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Valence electrons determine how an atom can bond with others.

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

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8 valence electrons (octet rule)

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What are the main groups of the periodic table?

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Alkali metals, Alkaline earth metals, Transition metals, Halogens, Noble gases.

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What is the periodic trend for electronegativity?

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Electronegativity increases across a period and decreases down a group.

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What are noble gases known for?

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Noble gases are known for their lack of reactivity due to having a full valence shell.