Valence Electrons Flashcards
1
Q
What is a valence electrons?
A
Electrons that are in the outer shell of an element
2
Q
What is an octet rule?
A
If the outer shell has 8 it’s stable if it has less it’s unstable
3
Q
Examples of valence electrons
A
Chloride=7 valence electrons (Take valence electrons)
Oxygen =6 valence electrons (Give away electrons)
Helium=8 valence electrons(Take valence electrons)
4
Q
Who created the periodic table?
A
Dmitri Mendeleev
