Ch 2 Flashcards
1
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electron shells
A
A pathway where electrons orbit the nucleus
2
Q
how many electrons can electron shells hold
A
2,8,8,18
3
Q
atoms in the same column (group)
A
has the same of electrons in the outmost shell
4
Q
all atoms in the same row (Period)
A
have the same number of occupied electron shells
5
Q
valance shell
A
The outermost electron shell
6
Q
valence electrons
A
-Electrons found in the valence shell
-determine how reactive an atom is
7
Q
A