Valence Electrons

8th grade  Read  p.51-53  Do questions 1-2, on page 51, Do definitions p. 51 and  Do question 3 a and b p.  53 8th (please ask students what chapter we are on so everyone will be on the same page)   History:  Flashcards for definitions and identify for chapter 5.2 and 5.3, when done outline for chapter 5.4 and flashcards for 5.4.   

Whatever is not done is to be done as HWK. 

Where are Electrons located?

In the Electron Cloud

How many Levels are in the Electron Cloud?

Three

How many Electrons fit in the 1st/2nd/3rd Energy Levels?

1st Energy Level = 2 e–

2ndEnergy Level = 8 e–

3rdEnergy Level = 8 e–

Valence ElectronsThese are the electrons on the atom’s OUTERMOST or LAST Energy Level/shell

1. What element is pictured?

2. How many protons?

3. How many electrons?

4. How many neutrons?

5. What is the atomic number?

6. What is the atomic mass?

7. How many valence electrons?

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Valence Electrons

Valence Electrons are used to determine an element’s chemical reactivity (how easily it will react or combine or bond with other elements)

Valence Electrons

ALL atoms want to have a FULL outermost shell

Atoms with a full outermost shell are the MOST stable, so they have a very low chemical reactivity.

The Noble Gases Group 18 all have a full outer shell

Valence Electrons

Atoms will gain or lose electrons to get a full outer shell.

It is a lot easier to lose or gain only 1 electron, so those elements with only 1 valence electron have a very high chemical reactivity.

Valence Electrons

Elements in group 1 only have 1 valence electron, so they must lose 1 electron to have a full outer shell. This makes all elements in group 1 highly reactive.

Elements in group 17 have 7 valence electron, so they must gain 1 electron to have a full outer shell. This makes all elements in group 17 highly reactive.

Valence Electrons

All other elements with 2, 3, 4, 5, or 6 valence electrons have a moderate chemical reactivity.

It is easier to gain/lose 2 electrons than to lose 3 electrons, so elements with 2 valence electrons are more reactive than those that must gain/lose 3 electrons.