Valence Electrons and Ions

Front

How many valence electrons does Hydrogen (H) have?

Back

1

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Ions are ________

Back

atoms with an electric charge

Front

______________ electrons are found in the outermost energy level of an atom.

Back

valence

Front

Atoms in Group 6 will ______ 2 electrons to form a -2 charge.

Back

gain

Front

Isotopes have the same number of protons but different number of _________________

Back

neutrons

Front

What are valence electrons?

Back

Electrons in the outermost shell of an atom that determine its chemical properties.

Front

What is an ion?

Back

An atom or molecule that has gained or lost one or more electrons, resulting in a net electric charge.

Front

What charge do atoms in Group 1 typically form?

Back

+1 charge by losing 1 electron.

Front

What charge do atoms in Group 7 typically form?

Back

-1 charge by gaining 1 electron.

Front

What is the octet rule?

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Atoms tend to gain, lose, or share electrons to achieve a full outer shell of 8 electrons.