Asked by Ashley Klawetter on May 09, 2024
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What do the valence shells of all the noble gas elements have in common?
A) A large size for its row on the periodic table
B) A high ability to lose electrons
C) All have eight electrons
D) A high affinity for further electrons
Valence Shells
The outermost shell of an atom that contains the electrons involved in forming bonds.
Noble Gas Elements
Elements in group 18 of the periodic table, known for their lack of reactivity due to having full valence electron shells.
Electrons
Negatively charged subatomic particles found in all atoms, orbiting the nucleus and involved in chemical bonds and electricity.
- Articulate the composition and function of Lewis dot diagrams in the rendering of molecular figures.
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Zybrea KnightMay 10, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
Noble gases have eight electrons in their valence shells (with the exception of helium, which has two, but still achieves a full outer shell), which makes them chemically stable and largely unreactive. This full valence shell configuration is what they all have in common.
Learning Objectives
- Articulate the composition and function of Lewis dot diagrams in the rendering of molecular figures.