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Why do you bother to call them valence electrons instead of just electrons?
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∙ 10y ago
The valence electrons are very imprtant because they are involved in chemical reactions and chemical bonding.
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What do you call the electrons in the outermost energy level?
Electrons in the outermost energy level are called valence electrons. The number of valence electrons on an atom largely determine its behavior and characteristics.
What do you call the electrons located in an atom-ions outer most energy level?
Valence electrons.
What is the name when atoms have eight valence electrons in order to be stable?
They call that the octet rule, but it isn't really a "rule".
Does the number of valence electrons in an atom of an element determines many properties of the element including the ways in which the atom can bond with other atoms?
Yes. The atom only bonds spontaneously if its to become more stable. So depending on the valence electrons, they have different forms of getting that stability. Let's see: Elements from the first and second group have 1 and 2 electrons of valence, respectively, so they tend to give them up. That's why they tend to bond with ionic bonds. They never steal electrons from others. Elements from the 17th group, are missing one electron to have their valence orbitals full, so again, they tend to steal electrons from those of group 1, forming stable ionic bonds. They can also give up some of their electrons, but more commonly they prefer to steal one. Elements like N and C, have their valence orbitals close to 50% filled, so they tend to prefer sharing electrons, that is, covalent bonds. Finally noble gases, have their valence orbitals filled with electrons, so they don't react with anything, and the only bonds they make, are weak Van der Waal bonds between themselves.
Why do some atoms form positive ions and others form negative ions?
It is a matter of how full an atom's outer or valence shell of electrons is. For most atoms, the most stable setup is one with a full shell of 8 valence electrons, and an atom will gain or lose electrons to achieve this. For atoms with close to 8 valence electrons, such a chlorine (7 valence electrons, it is generally easier to gain electrons and thus become negatively charged. For atoms with few valence electrons, such as sodium (1 valence electron), it is easier to lose electrons and go down to the next lowest shell, which is already full.
Why does it bother you when he doesn't call?
it must bother you bcuz when he doesn't, you feel like he's out there with someone else, or cheating on you or he doesn't care about you. Don't be bothered if he doesn't call, then call him instead. I mean if he's cheating on you, then you'll know soon enough. But try to do something that you like so you won't think about it often and relax.
How you call bother in french?
frere
Groups are organized by the number of valence electrons that are found in their outer electron?
shell
What is the source of atomic emission spectra?
In an atom of any element there are electrons in the valence shell . Each shell has a fixed no of sub shells that are characterized by specific quantum nos. So this holds true for the valence shell also . Depending on the distance of the valence electrons from the nucleus and its electro static effect on the valence electrons these valence electrons absorb energy from any high energy source that comes in its proximity. Now the entire atom has become a high energy species but by the law of thermodynamics(and nature )every body in the universe tends to have minimum energy and achieve stability. So these high energy electrons tend to emit the absorbed energy and come back to a lower energy state for maximum stability .In the process the emitted energy is observed as spectral lines in a spectrometer .These spetral lines together form what we call as emission spectrum
What would your bother call your girl baby?
Niece.
What do electrons call appliances?
Electrons do not call appliances anything. They have no way of communicating with the appliance.
Which elements have one valence electron?
In addition to hydrogen, all elements in Group I of the periodic table have one valence electron. They are lithium, sodium, potassium, rubidium, cesium, and francium. The farther you move right on the periodic table the more valence electrons. For example, elements in Group VII have 8 valence electrons except helium.
