4.1.1.1.1 - What do they have in common?
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What are valence electrons?
💡 Hint: Remember, they are the 'working' electrons.
Which group of the periodic table has stable elements?
💡 Hint: Think about the least reactive elements.
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What is the main reason atoms bond?
💡 Hint: Think about stability.
True or False: Noble gases have a full outer electron shell and are very reactive.
💡 Hint: Consider what makes them stable.
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Given the following elements: Lithium (Li), Fluorine (F), and Neon (Ne), explicate their behavior regarding bonding and electron configuration, including interactions.
💡 Hint: Consider how each atom approaches stability through electron configuration.
Design a simple model or diagram to demonstrate how atoms with different valence electron counts might interact to achieve stability. Explain why this model works using what you know about the octet rule.
💡 Hint: Think of how electrons interact when they bond.
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