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All of the elements, apart from the transition metals in the middle, are divided into groups. Group 1 elements have 1 electron in their outer shell, and this is the electron used in bonding. Group 2 have 2 electrons, Group 3 elements have 3, and so on. Group 8 elements have a full outer shell, so they generally don't react.

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Which electrons do a Lewis structure show?

A Lewis structure shows the valence electrons of an atom, which are the electrons in the outermost energy level. These electrons are involved in chemical bonding and determine the atom's reactivity and bonding behavior.


What element on the periodic table has 6 electrons?

Carbon has 6 electrons. You can tell because its atomic number is 6, and atomic number is the number of protons. In a neutral atom, the numbers of protons and electrons are equal.


What happens to oxidation numbers as you move left to right on the periodic table?

Oxidation numbers generally increase from left to right on the periodic table. This is because elements on the left side have fewer valence electrons and are more likely to lose electrons (becoming more positive), while elements on the right side have more valence electrons and are more likely to gain electrons (becoming more negative).


Which group has different numbers of valence electrons?

Noble gases have a full valence shell with 8 electrons, while all other groups typically have fewer valence electrons. Transition metals have varying numbers of valence electrons depending on their position in the periodic table.


What part of the periodic table tells you the number of electron clouds?

Generally speaking, the column or "group" usually defines the number of valence electrons an atom has, ignoring the transition metals, lanthanides and actinides. Valence electrons are the electrons available for use in bonding and not in a completed electron shell. The row or "period" really doesn't say much about valence electrons or electrons in general, as you go down the rows the atoms get larger (speaking of atomic weight) and thus have more electrons.

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Which electrons do a Lewis structure show?

A Lewis structure shows the valence electrons of an atom, which are the electrons in the outermost energy level. These electrons are involved in chemical bonding and determine the atom's reactivity and bonding behavior.


What part of an atom is involved the most in bonding?

Electrons are the most important element in atom bonding. Each element has an atomic number based on the number of electrons, and it is the was these different numbers of electrons link up to each other that determines how closely they will bond.


What is a family on the periodic table?

A family is a column in a periodic table; all elements in a family have similar physical and chemical properties, because they have the same numbers of valence electrons (outer electrons).


Why don27t elements in the periodic table have whole numbers for their atomic masses?

Because the masses of protons, neutrons and electrons are not whole numbers.


What element on the periodic table has 6 electrons?

Carbon has 6 electrons. You can tell because its atomic number is 6, and atomic number is the number of protons. In a neutral atom, the numbers of protons and electrons are equal.


Do Atoms have no overall eletric charge?

Elements, as they appear on the Periodic Table, have no net charge. They all have equal numbers of protons (+) and electrons (-). HOWEVER, an atom can gain or lose electrons, which will change its charge, but, again, on the periodic table, they all have 0 charge.


What is the valence number for helium?

He has 2 valence electrons. Look on a periodic table. It will show He only has 2 protons and the number of protons and electrons is equal. It is an exception to the rule of group numbers corresponding to valence numbers.


What is the law called that states the repeating chemical and physical properties of elements change periodically with the atomic numbers of the elements?

An element's atomic number is equal to the amount of electrons or protons in an atom of that element. When an atomic number increases or decreases, the amount of electrons is changing.


Which group has different numbers of valence electrons?

Noble gases have a full valence shell with 8 electrons, while all other groups typically have fewer valence electrons. Transition metals have varying numbers of valence electrons depending on their position in the periodic table.


What happens to oxidation numbers as you move left to right on the periodic table?

Oxidation numbers generally increase from left to right on the periodic table. This is because elements on the left side have fewer valence electrons and are more likely to lose electrons (becoming more positive), while elements on the right side have more valence electrons and are more likely to gain electrons (becoming more negative).


What part of the periodic table tells you the number of electron clouds?

Generally speaking, the column or "group" usually defines the number of valence electrons an atom has, ignoring the transition metals, lanthanides and actinides. Valence electrons are the electrons available for use in bonding and not in a completed electron shell. The row or "period" really doesn't say much about valence electrons or electrons in general, as you go down the rows the atoms get larger (speaking of atomic weight) and thus have more electrons.


How do you find electrons in elements on the periodic table?

The number of electrons are equal to the number of protons which is equal to the atomic number. That's if you're trying to find the number of total electrons. If you want to find the number of valence electrons (electrons in the outermost shell) you must look at the group numbers. The group number is equivalent to the number of valence electrons.