The valence electrons of an atom determine how the element forms chemical bonds with other elements to form chemical compounds.
they are carrying energy. that is why itis important.
The importance of valence electrons is that atoms in the same group ("groups" in the periodic table are the vertical columns- for example, nickel and platinum are in the tenth column; therefore, in the same group). Atoms of elements in the same group have the same number of valence electrons, so they have similar properties. Hope that helped with your homework! ;D
The electron is of great importance. Electrons are the little things that circle atoms. Their configuration around any given atom basically determines how that atom reacts with other atoms to form bonds etc. and which atoms it will reactt with. They're also what makes up electricity (electrons flowing from one point to another).
to create energy. as electrons are realeased from the water in the chlorophyll they get excited from the sunlight and create energy. later these electrons are taken by NADPH and FADH2 (the electron transport train) and used to create ATP in ATP synthase after the Krebs cycle
A carbon atom has 4 electrons in its outer shell. This provide the greatest amount of bond sites thus allowing it to form long complex chains, hence its importance to organic chemistry. Another common chain is octane, the combustive molecule in gasoline.
Electrons in the outermost shell are valence electrons!
the electrons in the outermost shell of an atom are considered to be the valence electrons.
Valence electrons
Lone-pair electrons, Bonded pairs of electrons
8 electrons
Electrons charge is a negative
Chlorine has 17 electrons. 7 of its electrons are valence electrons.