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What is the maximum number of electrons that can be held in an atom's outer shell?
What is the maximum number of electrons that can be held in an atom's outer shell?
Which of the following elements is most likely to form a cation?
Which of the following elements is most likely to form a cation?
Which statement correctly describes valence electrons?
Which statement correctly describes valence electrons?
What is the Octet Rule?
What is the Octet Rule?
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Which group on the periodic table contains elements that typically form anions?
Which group on the periodic table contains elements that typically form anions?
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What distinguishes groups in the periodic table?
What distinguishes groups in the periodic table?
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What is the primary purpose of the periodic table?
What is the primary purpose of the periodic table?
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What are the two rows at the bottom of the periodic table called?
What are the two rows at the bottom of the periodic table called?
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Study Notes
Vocabulary
- Outer shell: The outermost energy level of an atom
- Valence electrons: Electrons in the outermost shell of an atom
- Inner electrons: Electrons within the atom's inner shells, located between the nucleus and the valence shell
Octet Rule & Ion Formation
- Octet rule: Atoms (except hydrogen and helium) tend to combine so they have 8 electrons in their outermost shell.
- Cations: Positively charged ions, formed when atoms lose electrons (usually elements with 1, 2, or 3 valence electrons).
- Anions: Negatively charged ions, formed when atoms gain electrons (usually elements with 5, 6, or 7 valence electrons).
Valence Electrons & Periodicity
- Electrons: Play a major role in determining the physical and chemical properties of elements
- Groups: Elements in a group have the same outermost electron configuration / outer shell.
- Periods: Elements in a period have valence electrons in consecutively higher energy levels.
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Description
Test your understanding of key concepts in chemistry, including the outer shell, valence electrons, and the octet rule. This quiz dives into ion formation and the relationship between valence electrons and periodic trends. Perfect for students looking to reinforce their knowledge of atomic structure.
