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Explain how to use the valence electrons in an atom to predict if the atom will form bonds.?
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∙ 16y ago
An atom wants to have a full octet and thus the number of valence electrons is the key to finding how many bonds should be formed to complete this octet.
For example: H2O
Oxygen has 6 valence electrons. To achieve a full octet (i.e. eight valence electrons on the outermost shell), it needs two more electrons. Hydrogen has 1 electron available for bonding, thus two hydrogen atoms would provide oxygen with the two electrons it needs. Thus the compound, H2O is formed.
Another example is CO2
Carbon has 4 valence electrons. Oxygen has 6. Each wants a full octet. Thus, carbon shares two of its valence electrons with each oxygen. In the end, Carbon has its original 4, plus two from each oxygen atom, which totals to eight. Oxygen has 6 originally plus 2 shared electrons from carbon thus a full octet is achieved.
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∙ 11y ago
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What type of electron is available to form bonds?
Valence electrons-electrons that are farthest from an atoms nucleus- are the electrons that form bonds with other atoms.
Why he2 does not exist .explain in terms of lcaos?
Helium is a noble gas and it is chemically stable.It does not have valence electrons to form bonds.
What terms is used to the electrons in outermost shell or energy level?
Valence electrons are the electrons in the outermost shell. They are the electrons available for bonding and generally determine the number of bonds an atom can make
How do atoms interact and create chemical bonds?
Chemical bonds are formed by the sharing or donating of electrons. The electrons that atoms use to make chemical bonds are the outermost electrons, also known as valence electrons.
Is chemical bond and valence electron similar?
No, they arent. Valence electrons are the amount of electrons the element has in its outermost shell. Electrons dont bond, they can either be shared or transferred. An ionic bond transfers electrons and a covalent bond shares electrons.
Which electrons are use to form bonds?
Valence electrons are used to form bonds. These are present in outermost shell.
What are electrons are used in bonds?
valence electrons
What type of electron is available to form bonds?
Valence electrons-electrons that are farthest from an atoms nucleus- are the electrons that form bonds with other atoms.
Valence electrons in covalent bonds?
Covalent bonds are formed by sharing electrons of the valence shell.
How do Lewis structures help predict the shape of a melocule?
Look at double bonds and dotted valence. Double or more bonds equals a linear shape. Also... 2 bonds = linear 3 bonds = linear if dbl or trpl bonded, otherwise bent 4 bonds = triginal poly Etc.
Why he2 does not exist .explain in terms of lcaos?
Helium is a noble gas and it is chemically stable.It does not have valence electrons to form bonds.
Which type of electrons is available to form bonds?
Valence electrons
Ionic bonds form from what electrons?
by the transfer of the valence electrons
What type of electrons do ionic bonds deal with?
valence electrons
Where do valence electrons occur?
Valence electrons occur in the outermost shells of an atom. Valence electrons can be shared in covalent bonds. Covalent bonds occur between non-metals, like Carbon and Nitrogen.
Why are the valence electrons found in metallic bonds different from other bonds because of what?
their valence electrons are free-roaming they allow for the conductivity of electricity APEX :) <3 JAmie
How many valence electrons are in a fluorine atom Will fluorine atoms form bonds Explain?
Fluorine has seven electrons. Fluorine will form covalent and ionic bonds. Ionic- If it combines with any metal Covalent- If it bonds with a non-metal
