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What are valence electrons? For representative elements,
Chapter 8, Problem 12P(choose chapter or problem)
QUESTION:
What are valence electrons? For representative elements, the number of valence electrons of an element is equal to its group number. Show that this is true for the following elements: Al, Sr, K, Br, P, S, C.
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QUESTION:
What are valence electrons? For representative elements, the number of valence electrons of an element is equal to its group number. Show that this is true for the following elements: Al, Sr, K, Br, P, S, C.
ANSWER:Step 1 of 2
Valence electrons:
a single electron or one of two or more electrons in an atom's outer shell that determines the atom's chemical properties.