Multiple Choice
Which term is used to describe electrons located in the outermost energy level of an atom?
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10. Periodic Properties of the Elements
Valence Electrons of Elements
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Which part of the atom is primarily responsible for chemical bonding?
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Neutrons in the nucleus
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Core electrons
C
Protons in the nucleus
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Valence electrons
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Understand that chemical bonding involves the interaction between atoms to form molecules or compounds.
Recall that atoms consist of a nucleus (containing protons and neutrons) and electrons arranged in shells around the nucleus.
Recognize that protons and neutrons in the nucleus do not participate directly in bonding because they are held tightly in the nucleus and do not interact with other atoms.
Identify that electrons in the outermost shell, called valence electrons, are the ones involved in forming chemical bonds by being shared, gained, or lost.
Conclude that valence electrons are primarily responsible for chemical bonding, as they determine how atoms interact and combine.
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