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What happens when a nitrogen atom fills its valence shell?
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10. Periodic Properties of the Elements
Valence Electrons of Elements
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What does the number of valence electrons in an atom indicate?
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The number of neutrons in the nucleus
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The atomic mass of the element
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The chemical reactivity and bonding behavior of the element
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The total number of electron shells
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Understand that valence electrons are the electrons located in the outermost electron shell of an atom.
Recognize that the number of valence electrons determines how an atom interacts with other atoms, influencing its ability to form chemical bonds.
Recall that chemical reactivity depends largely on how easily an atom can gain, lose, or share valence electrons to achieve a stable electron configuration.
Note that the number of valence electrons does not indicate the number of neutrons, the atomic mass, or the total number of electron shells.
Conclude that the number of valence electrons primarily indicates the chemical reactivity and bonding behavior of the element.
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