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What does the Octet Rule state?
it describes an atom's preference for having 8 valence electrons
Which electrons participate in bonding?
valence electrons
Metals and nonmetals for compounds by ______________ electrons.
transferring
destroying
creating
sharing
When atoms bond, the valence electrons are redistributed in a way that makes the atom more __________
electric
energetic
stable
unstable
Which group is already stable and "happy" with 8 valence electrons?
group 18 or the noble gases
How is an ion's charge decided?
depends on how many valence electrons it gains or loses
How do you determine the number of valence electrons an atom has?
by finding it's group number on the periodic table
If an atom has 1 valence electron, will it gain 7 or lose 1?
lose 1
If an atom has 2 valence electrons, will it gain 6 or lose 2?
lose 2
If an atom has 3 valence electrons, will it gain 5 or lose 3?
lose 3
If an atom has 5 valence electrons, will it gain 3 or lose 5?
gain 3
If an atom has 6 valence electrons, will it gain 2 or lose 6?
gain 2
If an atom has 7 valence electrons, will it gain 1 or lose 7?
gain 1
If an atom has 8 valence electrons, what will it's charge be?
0
Elements from group #1 will (gain or lose) 1 valence electron.
lose
Elements from group #2 will (gain or lose) 2 valence electrons.
lose
