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Electrons that are held most loosely in an atom are called what?
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∙ 16y ago
The electrons in the valence band, this can be 1 to 8 electrons (in the s and p orbitals of the outer shell) depending on the element.
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What kind of atoms are conductors?
Ones with loosely held outer electrons - metals.
What happens when one or more valence electrons are transferred from one atom to another?
This is the loaning (by one atom) and the borrowing (by another atom) of a valence electron or electrons that creates a chemical bond. This type of bond is the ionic bond where one atom loans (or gives up) and the other borrows (or takes) an electron or electrons. In the other bond type, the covalent bond, the two atoms involved share electrons.
The number of electrons determines what of an element?
The number of loosely held electrons determines the reactivity of an element. Other elements attract electrons and will react also.
How does the burning of natural gas methane release energy?
A. methane contains tightly held electrons. B. Carbon Dioxide and H2O contain loosely held electrons. C. Bonds with loosely held electrons are converted to bonds with tightly held electrons. D. Polar covalent bonds are converted to non-polar. E. C=O and O-H bonds are converted to C-H bonds. Which one????
What is the kernel of an atom?
the nucleus and all of the electrons, except those in the valance (outer) shell.
The electrons farthest from the nucleus or most loosely held are called?
the electrons on the last shell of an atom are called valency electrons.
What is the effect of electrons held loosely?
__________ electrons are loosely held to a positive nucleus.
Is it true the valence electrons are those electrons most loosely held by the atom?
yes it is true, they are the outermost electrons and sometimes get "stolen" by other elements creating an ion
How can you explain the fact that lanthanides are highly electropositive and metallic?
All have few outer energy level electrons which are loosely held by the atom.
What is the energy level farthest away from the nucleus of the atom that holds 8 or more valence electrons?
The valence electrons of an atom are those electrons that are in its outer energy shell or that are available for bonding. The electrons more loosely held by the nucleus - are the ones that are gained, lost or shared.
Does the ability of atoms to conduct electricity have to with loosely held electrons?
Electrons shared between atoms.
How friction can be used to transfer electrons?
When two materials rub together, the loosely held electrons of one material move to the material with the more tightly held electrons.
What kind of atoms are conductors?
Ones with loosely held outer electrons - metals.
How can friction be useful to us?
When two materials rub together, the loosely held electrons of one material move to the material with the more tightly held electrons.
How are electrons held within a atom?
electrostatic force between the nucleus and the electrons.
What happens when one or more valence electrons are transferred from one atom to another?
This is the loaning (by one atom) and the borrowing (by another atom) of a valence electron or electrons that creates a chemical bond. This type of bond is the ionic bond where one atom loans (or gives up) and the other borrows (or takes) an electron or electrons. In the other bond type, the covalent bond, the two atoms involved share electrons.
Atom are held together by sharing electrons?
Yes.
