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Valence electrons Flashcards

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Valence electrons

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participate in bonding or chemical reactions by being gained or lost

highest energy levels found on the highest subshells

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Electron configuration for ions

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ions form when an atom gains or loses valence electrons so that its highest energy is full

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do metals lose or gain electrons?

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lose to form cations

  • FROM THE HIGHEST ENERGY SUBSHELL
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do nonmetals lose or gain electrons?

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gain to form anions

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Special rule

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Half filled d and half filled f subshells are stable

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