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What part of the periodic table tells you the number of protons found in the nucleus of the atom of that element?
What part of the periodic table tells you the number of protons found in the nucleus of the atom of that element?
The atomic number
By using the periodic table, how did you determine how many neutrons are in the most common isotope of an element?
By using the periodic table, how did you determine how many neutrons are in the most common isotope of an element?
Atomic mass subtracted by the atomic number
How many electrons are needed to fill the first energy level?(1) The second energy level?(2) Third energy level (if it is not the outermost level)?____(3)
How many electrons are needed to fill the first energy level?(1) The second energy level?(2) Third energy level (if it is not the outermost level)?____(3)
2, 8, 18
Which two atoms will have their outer energy level filled with 2 electrons?
Which two atoms will have their outer energy level filled with 2 electrons?
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What are valence electrons?
What are valence electrons?
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What do valence electrons determine about an element?
What do valence electrons determine about an element?
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What is the importance of 8 valence electrons? (1) Which atoms need only 2 valence electrons to have a filled outer level? (2)
What is the importance of 8 valence electrons? (1) Which atoms need only 2 valence electrons to have a filled outer level? (2)
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What do all noble (inert) gases have in common? Why don't noble gases react with other elements?
What do all noble (inert) gases have in common? Why don't noble gases react with other elements?
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What is in common between all the elements in the same column in the periodic table?
What is in common between all the elements in the same column in the periodic table?
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Why does sodium want to bond with chlorine? Explain how the giving and taking of electrons works between sodium and chlorine.
Why does sodium want to bond with chlorine? Explain how the giving and taking of electrons works between sodium and chlorine.
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Study Notes
Atomic Structure Basics
- The atomic number indicates the number of protons in an atom's nucleus, represented as a whole number above the element’s chemical symbol on the periodic table.
- To find the number of neutrons in the most common isotope, subtract the atomic number from the atomic mass.
Electron Configuration
- The first energy level can hold 2 electrons, the second can hold 8, and the third can accommodate up to 18 electrons, provided it is not the outermost energy level.
Valence Electrons
- Valence electrons are the electrons located in the outermost shell of an atom.
- These electrons play a crucial role in determining an element's reactivity and chemical properties.
Stability of Electron Shells
- Having 8 valence electrons signifies a full shell, implying stability and a reduced need to interact with other elements.
- Helium and alkaline earth metals are exceptions that require only 2 valence electrons to complete their outer level.
Noble Gases
- Noble gases possess a full outer shell of electrons, which results in minimal reactivity with other elements due to their stable configuration.
Group Similarities
- Elements located in the same column of the periodic table share similar chemical properties because they have the same number of valence electrons.
Ionic Bonding Example
- Sodium (Na) has 1 valence electron while chlorine (Cl) has 7. To achieve a stable configuration of 8 valence electrons, sodium donates its electron to chlorine, resulting in a bond.
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Test your knowledge on the Bohr atomic model with this worksheet of flashcard questions. Discover how elements are represented in the periodic table, including atomic numbers and isotopes. Perfect for enhancing your understanding of atomic structure.
