10. Periodic Properties of the Elements

Which part of the atom is responsible for forming chemical bonds?

Which of the following represents the valence electron configuration for a neon (Ne) atom?

How many s electrons are present in a neutral atom of phosphorus (atomic number 15)?

Which of the following atoms has five valence electrons?

Which of the following represents the valence electron configuration for a sodium (Na) atom?

How many valence electrons does helium (He) have?

How many valence electrons does the element argon (Ar) have?

How many valence electrons does the element neon (Ne) have?

Which of the following statements summarizing valence bond theory is correct?

How many valence electrons does chlorine (Cl) have?

What is the most likely behavior of an atom with 1 to 3 valence electrons?

How many valence electrons does the element krypton (Kr) have?

Which of the following is the correct method to determine the number of valence electrons in a neutral atom of an element?

How many valence electrons do the alkaline earth metals possess?

How many valence electrons does a fluorine atom have?