Does the valence shell of electrons determine how one atom bonds to another atom to make a molecule?

Answer 1

No, valence electrons are the electrons in the outermost energy level of an atom. A molecule is the smallest physical unit of an element or compound, consisting of one or more like atoms in an element and two or more different atoms in a compound.

Answer 2

Actually the electron shell no, the no of electros present in the last shell + the no. of protons determine how the atom bonds with another atom to form a molecule. e.g. carbon has 2 electron shells, 4 electrons in the last shell and 6 protons. So if Carbon combines with Oxygen it will form CO2.

Answer 3

The valence electrons are on the outside of the atom. Every atom needs to have 8 electrons in its outer shell to be stable. When two atoms get close enough, they can share these valence electrons so that each will have 8 electrons and bond together. This forms a molecule. The important idea here is that when we share something, we both get to enjoy it. We both benefit form its value.

For example, Carbon has 4 valence electrons and Oxygen has 6 valence electrons. With a little help from a match, when two Oxygen atoms with their 12 valence electrons get close enough to 1 carbon atom with its 4 valence electrons, they will share those 16 electrons. They will all be stable (happy).

C + 02 = CO2

Answer 4

No. Since the discovery of neutrons, no electrons have been considered to be in any atom's nucleus. The valence electrons in any atom are actually the electrons furthest from the nucleus.

Answer 5

No. Valence is the number of bonds an atom can form. A valence electron is an electron in an atom's outermost shell. The number of valence electrons is generally not the same as the number of valence electrons. For example, fluorine has 7 valence electrons, but a valence of 1.

Answer 6

Valence electrons are electrons found in atoms, usually in the outer electron shell, although in transition metals they can also be found in the inner shell. Valence electrons are involved in chemical reactions and in the formation of chemical bonds, where they may be shared between two atoms.

Answer 7

Valence electrons are the electrons found in the outter most shell of the element. All the rest are refered to as core electrons. They both carry the same charge 1.602 x 10-19 Coulombs

Answer 8

No. Valence in the number of electrons on the atom's outermost shell. The element's atomic number on the Periodic Table will tell you the total number of electrons per atom.