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Determine the number of valence electrons

Determine the number of valence electrons

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ISBN:9781305957404
Author:Steven S. Zumdahl, Susan A. Zumdahl, Donald J. DeCoste
Publisher:Steven S. Zumdahl, Susan A. Zumdahl, Donald J. DeCoste
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Please answer question 6 part C, D, and E

The question is: Determine the number of valence electrons for each of the following four elements.

Part C Cl Express your answer as an integer. ? Part D Se Express your answer as an integer.
Transcribed Image Text:Part C Cl Express your answer as an integer. ? Part D Se Express your answer as an integer.
Part E Which elements do you expect to lose electrons in their chemical reactions? Which do you expect to gain electrons? Drag the items into the appropriate bins. Reset Help Al Pb Cl Se Tend to lose electrons Tend to gain electrons
Transcribed Image Text:Part E Which elements do you expect to lose electrons in their chemical reactions? Which do you expect to gain electrons? Drag the items into the appropriate bins. Reset Help Al Pb Cl Se Tend to lose electrons Tend to gain electrons
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Elements having 5,6, and 7 electrons in its outermost shell tend to gain electrons whereas elements having 1,2 or 3 electrons tend to lose electrons to achieve noble gas configuration. 

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