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This is the valence shell and is involved in bonding e.g. the sharing or loss of electrons to form a molecule or giant structure. Inner shells do not take part in bonding though their shielding effect and repulsion does affect the loss and gain of electrons from this shell.

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Which electrons in a magnesium atom are most likely to be lost?

The outermost electrons, found in the highest energy level, are the most likely to be lost in a magnesium atom. Magnesium has 2 electrons in its outermost energy level, so it tends to lose these electrons to achieve a stable electron configuration.


How many electrons are in orbitals related to the 3rd energy level of a sulfur atom?

The sulfur atom has 16 electrons around its orbitals. The third energy level is the most tightly bound to the nucleus.


How many outer-shells electrons does iodine have?

They have seven electrons in their outer shell they are in group seven on the periodic table.


How many outer orbital electrons are found in an atom of nitrogen?

Nitrogen has 5 valence electrons. Valence electrons are the electrons that are found in the outer most shell of an atom, and are consequently the electrons that move from atom to atom in the formation of compounds. The reason for this is a result of the electron configuration. A nitrogen atom has 3 orbitals; the 1s orbital, the 2s orbital, and the 2p orbital. In this case, the 2s and 2p orbitals are the valence orbitals, as they have the electrons with the most energy. With 7 protons, a neutral nitrogen atom has 7 electrons. The s orbitals can only hold 2 electrons, and the p orbitals can hold up to 6 electrons. The 1s orbital is filled first, leaving five electrons, then the 2s orbital is filled, leaving 3 electrons, and then these remaining electrons fill the 2p orbital halfway. There are a total of 5 electrons in the 2s and 2p orbitals, and since these orbitals have the most energy, there are 5 valence electrons.


How many electrons can the first energy level in the electron cloud hold?

The first energy level can hold 2. The second level can hold 8. The third level can hold 18. Fourth and beyond can hold 32.

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The electrons in the outer most energy level of an atom are called what?

Valence electrons


What is an electron in an atoms outer most energy level?

The electrons on the outtermost energy level of an atom is called a valence electron.


How many electrons is considered full in the outer most energy level of an atom?

8


How many electrons does carbon have in the outer energy level or shell?

In a neutral carbon atom, there will be 4 electrons in the outer most valence shell.


What do you call the electrons located in an atom-ions outer most energy level?

Valence electrons.


How is the valency of an atom determined?

by the number of electrons lost or gain by the atom to complete it's outer most energy level example : magnesium's atomic number is 12 so the electronic configuration in the 7 energy levels K L M N O P & Q will be 2-8-2 so the atom tends to loss 2 electrons so the valency of Magnesium is 2. note: in the outer most energy level if the electrons are 1-2-3 the atom tends to loss them , 4 the atom tends to share , 5-6-7 the atom tends to gain IN ORDER TO complete the outer most energy level with 8 electrons except when the outer most energy level is K it needs only 2 electrons to be completed.


Which energy level is the strongest of an atom?

The energy level closest to the nucleus is the strongest in an atom. It has the highest energy and is referred to as the ground state. Electrons in this level have the lowest energy and are most tightly bound to the nucleus.


If the outer energy level of an atom is filled with electrons will it react?

If the outer energy level of an atom is already filled with electrons, it is less likely to react because atoms tend to be more stable when their outer energy levels are full. This full outer level signifies that the atom has achieved a more stable electron configuration (usually the octet rule for most elements).


Is valence electrons in the outer most orbital?

Yes, valence electrons are the electrons in the outermost energy level or orbital of an atom. These electrons are involved in determining the chemical properties of an element and its ability to bond with other atoms.


How many electrons are in oxygen's outer level?

The word "valance" is used to describe electrons in the outer-most energy level of an atom. Oxygen has six valance electrons.


How many electrons are called are needed in the outer energy level of most atoms for the atom to be stable?

Most atoms are stable when they have a full outer energy level, which typically consists of 8 electrons. This is known as the octet rule. However, some smaller atoms, such as hydrogen and helium, are stable with only 2 electrons in their outer energy level.


What are electrons in the outer most level of an atom called?

Valence electrons