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How many valence electrons does the element tin (Sn) have?
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10. Periodic Properties of the Elements
Valence Electrons of Elements
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In order to obtain a stable outer shell of electrons, carbon forms four:
A
ionic bonds
B
metallic bonds
C
covalent bonds
D
hydrogen bonds
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Understand the concept of chemical bonding and how atoms achieve a stable electron configuration, often resembling the nearest noble gas configuration (octet rule).
Recall that carbon has 4 valence electrons and needs 4 more electrons to complete its outer shell with 8 electrons.
Recognize that ionic bonds typically form between metals and nonmetals through electron transfer, which is not characteristic of carbon's bonding behavior.
Know that metallic bonds occur between metal atoms and involve a 'sea of electrons,' which does not apply to carbon, a nonmetal.
Identify that carbon forms covalent bonds by sharing electrons with other atoms to complete its octet, making covalent bonding the correct type of bond for carbon's stable outer shell.
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