This topic contains a solution. Click here to go to the answer

Author Question: How many electrons are in the valence shell of each atom? (a) Carbon (b) Nitrogen (c) Chlorine ... (Read 279 times)

Starlight

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 567
How many electrons are in the valence shell of each atom?
  (a) Carbon
  (b) Nitrogen
  (c) Chlorine
  (d) Aluminum

Question 2

Define valence shell and valence electron



Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
Marked as best answer by a Subject Expert

EAN94

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 307
Answer to Question 1

(a) Carbon
With a ground-state electron configuration of 1s2 2s2 2p2 , there are four electrons in the valence shell of carbon.
(b) Nitrogen
With a ground-state electron configuration of 1s2 2s2 2p3 , there are five electrons in the valence shell of nitrogen.
(c) Chlorine
With a ground-state electron configuration of 1s2 2s2 2p6 3s2 3p5 , there are seven electrons in the valence shell of chlorine.

(d) Aluminum
With a ground-state electron configuration of 1s2 2s2 2p6 3s2 3p1 , there are three electrons in the valence shell of aluminum.
Lewis Structures and Formal Charge

Answer to Question 2

The valence shell is the outermost occupied shell of an atom. A valence electron is an electron in the valence shell.





 

Did you know?

Signs and symptoms that may signify an eye tumor include general blurred vision, bulging eye(s), double vision, a sensation of a foreign body in the eye(s), iris defects, limited ability to move the eyelid(s), limited ability to move the eye(s), pain or discomfort in or around the eyes or eyelids, red or pink eyes, white or cloud spots on the eye(s), colored spots on the eyelid(s), swelling around the eyes, swollen eyelid(s), and general vision loss.

Did you know?

Malaria mortality rates are falling. Increased malaria prevention and control measures have greatly improved these rates. Since 2000, malaria mortality rates have fallen globally by 60% among all age groups, and by 65% among children under age 5.

Did you know?

During the twentieth century, a variant of the metric system was used in Russia and France in which the base unit of mass was the tonne. Instead of kilograms, this system used millitonnes (mt).

Did you know?

Astigmatism is the most common vision problem. It may accompany nearsightedness or farsightedness. It is usually caused by an irregularly shaped cornea, but sometimes it is the result of an irregularly shaped lens. Either type can be corrected by eyeglasses, contact lenses, or refractive surgery.

Did you know?

The strongest synthetic topical retinoid drug available, tazarotene, is used to treat sun-damaged skin, acne, and psoriasis.

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library