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What is the optimum number of electrons for phosphorous to possess in its outermost closed shell?
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The optimum number of electrons in the outermost valence shell for phosphorus atoms is eight, known as an octet. Unbonded phosphorus atoms have 5 valence electrons and undergo chemical bonding in order to gain the other 3, either by covalent bonding or by ionic bonding.
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Noble gases are very stable because their outermost electron shells contain the maximum number of electrons that those outermost shells can possess?
Noble gases are very stable because their outermost electron shells contain the maximum number of electrons that those outermost shells can possess. This is a correct statement. Yes.
When an atom has one or more extra electrons it will have a positive charge?
No. Electrons possess a negative charge, therefore an atom with an excess of electrons will have an overall negative charge.
What is the maximum number of electrons that a representative element can possess?
8 so then it is an Octet.
How many total electrons does an atom possess if it has the first two electron orbitals completed?
4 electrons. First orbital is the 1s which has 2 electrons. Second orbital is the 2s which has 2 electrons.
The reason there are fourteen different f-block elements in a period can be described by what statements?
There are 7 different f-orbitals and each orbital can hold 2 electrons.
What is the optimum number of electrons for sodium to possess in its outermost closed shell?
As a neutral atom, sodium possesses 1 electron in its outermost (3rd) energy level. As a 1+ ion, it possesses 8 electrons in its second energy level, forming an octet, which is the optimum number of electrons for sodium to possess in its outermost energy shell.
Noble gases are very stable because their outermost electron shells contain the maximum number of electrons that those outermost shells can possess?
Noble gases are very stable because their outermost electron shells contain the maximum number of electrons that those outermost shells can possess. This is a correct statement. Yes.
If the atom which has a 2 valence electrons became a positive two cation how many electrons would it then possess?
It would be a group 6 element posessing 8 electrons in the outermost shell but the total number would depend on which element it was.
If an atom has 12 protons and electrons how many valence electrons would it possess?
2
How many valence electrons does an atom of barium possess?
A barium atom has two valence electrons.
Does atom aluminum and gallium have same total of valence electrons?
Gallium possess total inner electrons
How many s electrons does P (atomic number 15) possess?
Phosphorus (neutral atom) has 15 electrons.
When an atom has one or more extra electrons it will have a positive charge?
No. Electrons possess a negative charge, therefore an atom with an excess of electrons will have an overall negative charge.
What is the same number of possess of atom of one type of element?
protons and electrons
What is the maximum number of electrons that a representative element can possess?
8 so then it is an Octet.
How many total electrons does an atom possess if it has the first two electron orbitals completed?
4 electrons. First orbital is the 1s which has 2 electrons. Second orbital is the 2s which has 2 electrons.
How many electrons does an atom of argon possess?
Same amount as the Proton count - 18
