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The lithosphere/crust (which is made of tectonic plates). However, the plates are NOT rigid and to describe them as such would be incorrect, they deform and fold.
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What is the name given to the outermost shell of the atom?
the valence shell
What is the name for the outermost energy level of an atom that can participate in bonding?
This is called the valence shell
What is the name for solid surface of the earth?
the crust
What is the name of the thin layer that surrounds earth?
If you mean, thin layer of air, or thin gaseous layer surrounding the earth then the answer is; Atmosphere. But if not, then the other thin layer of earth is; The crust, but its a solid layer.
What is the name of the outer shell of the earth that extends to a depth of 100 km?
lithosphere
What is the name given to the outermost shell of the atom?
the valence shell
What word describes the outermost shell of the electrons?
The name most often given to the outermost shell of electrons in the context of atomic structure is the valence shell.
What is the scientific term for the upper crust of the Earth?
The crust is the outermost solid shell of the planet. It is chemically different from the underlying mantle. The scientific name for the crust is the lithosphere. It has an average thickness of 30-35 kilometers in continental areas and 5 kilometers in oceanic areas.
What is another name for outermost electrons?
Electrons in the outermost shell are valence electrons!
What is the name for the outermost energy level of an atom that can participate in bonding?
This is called the valence shell
What is the name for solid surface of the earth?
the crust
What is the name for the rocky layer of the solid earth?
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Which elements are most likely to lose electrons combining with other elements?
the elements which have 1, 2 or 3 electrons in their valence (outermost)shells are most likely to lose electrons compared to the other ones and we name them as metals and alkaline earth metals. these elements want to give their outermost shell electrons to become more stable. because when they give those electrons the next shell under this one which has 8 electrons (2 in some cases such as lithium) becomes the new valence shell so the electron configuration resembles a noble gas.
What is the name of the outer shell of the earth that extends to a depth of 100 km?
lithosphere
What is the name of the thin layer that surrounds earth?
If you mean, thin layer of air, or thin gaseous layer surrounding the earth then the answer is; Atmosphere. But if not, then the other thin layer of earth is; The crust, but its a solid layer.
What is the name for rocky upper layer of the solid earth?
idj
What is the name of the rocky upper layer of the solid earth?
idj
