2.8 - Importance of Atomic Structure
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What are valence electrons?
💡 Hint: Think about what electrons are responsible for chemical reactions.
What is the importance of atomic structure?
💡 Hint: Consider how atoms join together.
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What role do valence electrons play in chemical bonding?
💡 Hint: Think about how atoms interact with one another.
True or False: Atomic structure does not affect reactivity.
💡 Hint: Consider how atomic structure determines the behavior of elements.
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Consider two elements, one in Group 1 and another in Group 17 of the periodic table. Analyze their bonding behavior based on their atomic structure.
💡 Hint: Think about how their valence electron counts influence bonding.
Explain how the trends in the periodic table can be predicted by atomic structure. Support your response using specific examples.
💡 Hint: Focus on electron shielding and nuclear charge.
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