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Why are the valence electrons of an atom the only electrons likely to be involved in bonding to other atoms?
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∙ 11y ago
It is because only certain (the outer) electrons are available for chemical bonding that they are called valence electrons. By definition, the electrons available for bonding are called valence electrons. The others are more tightly bound to the nucleus.
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∙ 11y ago
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∙ 14y agoYes, valence electrons are the only electrons involved in bonding. This is so because the other orbitals are all ready stable.
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∙ 15y agoIf Electrons were involved in bonding between atoms they would become positively charged.
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∙ 13y agoyes its true, because electron , is taken as subtraction, so we have it as e- so that it can be able to magnet
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∙ 11y agoFor the main group elements, yes. The transition elements often use additional electrons besides just the valence electrons when forming chemical bonds.
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∙ 12y agoValence electrons
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How can an atom that has 5 valence electrons achieve a full set of valence electrons?
Either lose 5 electrons, which is least likely, or gain 3 electrons.
An element has six valence electrons available for bonding. Which group of the periodic table does this element most likely belong to?
It would belong to group XVI, the group with oxygen.
How can you tell from an element's number of valence elns whether the element is more likely to form a caor an anion?
If an element has less than four valence electrons, it will tend to lose its valence electrons and form cations. If an element has more than four valence electrons, it will tend to gain electrons and form anions. An element that has four valence electrons will tend to form covalent bonds rather than ionic bonds.
Which is more likely to form bonds an atom with 8valence electrons or an atom with fewer then 8 valence electrons?
An atom that has fewer than 8 valence electrons is more reactive, or more likely to form bonds, than an atom with 8 valence electron. Atoms bond by gaining, losing, or sharing electrons in order to have a filled outermost energy level with 8 valence electrons.
Which statement is most likely to be true of the chemical species that donates electrons to a coordinate covalent bond?
It has a lone pair of valence electrons.
Magnesium has 2 valence electrons and oxygen has 6 valence electrons what type of bonding is likely to occur between a magnesium atom and an oxygen atom?
Ionic
What is the importance of valence electrons in the organization of the periodic table?
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
How is an element's most likely oxidation state related to its valence electrons?
It indicates how many electrons are required to complete a full valence shell.
Does group thirteen in the periodic table gain share or lose valence electrons when bonding?
Group 13 has an oxidation number of 3+ so it is more likely to lose electrons than gain them, but it is possible that it gains them
How can an atom that has 5 valence electrons achieve a full set of valence electrons?
Either lose 5 electrons, which is least likely, or gain 3 electrons.
What is an electron's most likely location in the electron cloud?
The Valence electrons, i.e. those in the outer shell of a compound are most likely to be involved in bonding. This is because they are further away from the nucleus of their atom, so experience less attractive force towards it. They are also shielded from this attraction by any electrons between them and the nucleus. Therefore, they require less energy to remove.
How is an elements most likely state related to its valence electrons?
it indicates how many electrons are required to complete a full valence shell
An element has six valence electrons available for bonding. Which group of the periodic table does this element most likely belong to?
It would belong to group XVI, the group with oxygen.
How is elements most likely oxidation state related to its valence electrons?
It indicates how many electrons are required to complete a full valence shell.
Pick the statement that is most likely to be true of an element with LOW electronegativity?
The valence electrons of the element are very shielded. The valence electrons are far from the nucleus.
Which electron on an atom is the most likely one to be removed during a chemical reaction?
Electrons called valence electrons are most likely removed. These are the outermost energy level electrons.
How can you tell from an element's number of valence elns whether the element is more likely to form a caor an anion?
If an element has less than four valence electrons, it will tend to lose its valence electrons and form cations. If an element has more than four valence electrons, it will tend to gain electrons and form anions. An element that has four valence electrons will tend to form covalent bonds rather than ionic bonds.
