10. Periodic Properties of the Elements

How many total valence electrons are present in a molecule of CO_2?

How many unpaired electrons are present in a ground-state boron (B) atom?

In the molecule Br2 and the ion Br-, how many pairs of valence electrons does each bromine atom possess?

How many valence electrons does a neutral atom of tungsten (W) have?

How many valence electrons does a silicon (Si) atom have?

Which of the following represents the number of valence electrons in a nitrogen atom in its ground state?

Which term refers to the electrons located in the outermost shell or energy level of an atom?

How many valence electrons are present in a carbon dioxide (CO_2) molecule?

How many valence electrons are present in a neutral atom of fluorine?

Which term is used to describe electrons located in the outermost energy level of an atom?

What are the electrons in the outermost energy level of an atom called?

How does a sodium atom achieve a stable octet of valence electrons?

How many valence electrons does a sulfur (S) atom have?

Why does an atom with many valence electrons tend to gain electrons rather than lose any?

Which of the following represents the valence electron configuration for a carbon atom?