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∙ 13y agoSilicon can form covalent bonds due to its four valence electrons. In a covalent bond, silicon shares its electrons with other atoms to complete its outer energy level.
There are three electrons in boron's outer energy level.
Yes, the reactivity of an atom is primarily determined by the number and arrangement of electrons in its outer energy level or orbit. Atoms with incomplete outer energy levels tend to be more reactive as they seek to either gain, lose, or share electrons to achieve a stable configuration.
Electrons found in the outermost energy level of an atom are called valence electrons. These electrons are involved in forming chemical bonds with other atoms, which determines the atom's reactivity and behavior in chemical reactions. The number of valence electrons an atom has contributes to its position in the periodic table and helps predict its chemical properties.
Atoms of elements in Group 7A of the periodic table, also known as Group 17 or the halogens, have 7 electrons in their outer energy level. Examples of elements in this group include fluorine, chlorine, bromine, iodine, and astatine.
The energy level closest to the nucleus is the strongest in an atom. It has the highest energy and is referred to as the ground state. Electrons in this level have the lowest energy and are most tightly bound to the nucleus.
Phosphorus has more outer electrons than silicon. Phosphorus has 5 outer electrons in the third energy level, while silicon has 4 outer electrons in the third energy level.
Carbon has the same number of electrons in its outer energy level as silicon, both having 4 electrons in their outermost energy level.
Uranium has 2 electrons on its outer energy level.
Nitrogen has 5 electrons in its outer energy level, while bromine has 7 electrons in its outer energy level.
Vanadium has 5 electrons in its outer energy level.
Iodine has 7 electrons in its outer energy level.
There are 8 electrons in the outer energy level of xenon. Xenon belongs to the noble gas group on the periodic table, which have a full outer energy level with 8 electrons.
Si has four valence electrons so silicon need to make four covalent bond.
Sulfur has 6 electrons in its outer energy level. This means it needs 2 more electrons to fill its outer energy level, for a total of 8 electrons.
yes.they have the maximum number of electrons in their outer energy level?
Boron has 3 electrons in it's outer level.
Beryllium has 2 electrons in its outer energy level, while magnesium has 2 electrons in its second outer energy level.