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Atoms hold their electrons in valence shells, but each shell only holds so many electrons. If an atom's outer valence shell is full, it's inert (does not form bonds). If it's outer shell isn't full, then it will form bonds.
O - Oxygen has 6 valence electrons.
In a way. for example, h^2O(water), hydrogen has one valence elctron and oxygen has 6 valence electrons.Both Hydrogens are going to share their one valence electron to turn oxygen into a stable octet(basically let oxygen have 8 valence electrons). and yes they share electrons equally.
Oxygen as 6 valence electrons.
A neutral atom of oxygen would have 6 valence electrons.
Hydrogen contains one valence electron (one electron in its outer orbit) and oxygen contains six valence electrons, to become stable a element wants to have 8 electrons in its outer orbit. Therefore when hydrogen and oxygen combine, it will take 2 parts hydrogen and one part oxygen H2O
Atoms hold their electrons in valence shells, but each shell only holds so many electrons. If an atom's outer valence shell is full, it's inert (does not form bonds). If it's outer shell isn't full, then it will form bonds.
A hydrogen only has one valence electron, while oxygen has 6.
Hydrogen has one electron and needs one more. Helium has two electrons and has filled shell. Carbon needs four more electrons to fill the valence shell Oxygen needs two more electrons to fill the valence shell
An oxygen atom has two valence electrons.
An unbonded oxygen atom has eight electrons, with six of the electrons located in the valence shell. Two of the valence electrons are unpaired, and therefore can undergo covalent bonding with other oxygen atoms or nonmetals (such as hydrogen).
O - Oxygen has 6 valence electrons.
In a way. for example, h^2O(water), hydrogen has one valence elctron and oxygen has 6 valence electrons.Both Hydrogens are going to share their one valence electron to turn oxygen into a stable octet(basically let oxygen have 8 valence electrons). and yes they share electrons equally.
Oxygen has 6 valence electrons. A person can determine the number of valence electrons by looking at the periodic table. since oxygen is in the 6th column form the left, it has 6 valence electrons.
Oxygen has six valence electrons.
Oxygen as 6 valence electrons.
A neutral atom of oxygen would have 6 valence electrons.