Final Review - Valence Electrons

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How many valence electrons does carbon have?

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4

Front

Which of these is incorrect?

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Front

How many valence electrons are found in atoms of group 14?

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4

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The outer most electrons are called...

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valence electrons

Front

How many valence electrons are in this element?

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5

Front

What are valence electrons?

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Valence electrons are the electrons in the outermost shell of an atom that are involved in forming bonds.

Front

Why are valence electrons important?

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They determine how an atom can bond with other atoms.

Front

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

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8

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Which group of the periodic table has 1 valence electron?

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Group 1 (Alkali metals) has 1 valence electron.

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What is the relationship between valence electrons and chemical reactivity?

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Elements with fewer or more valence electrons than a full shell tend to be more reactive.