Answer:
The possible valances can be determined by electron configuration and electron negativity
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Explanation:
All atoms strive for stability. The optima electron configuration is the electron configuration of the VIII A family or inert gases.
Look at the electron configuration of the nonmetal and how many more electrons the nonmetal needs to achieve the stable electron configuration of the inert gases. Non metals tend to be negative in nature and gain electrons. ( They are oxidizing agents)
For example Florine atomic number 9 needs one more electron to reach a valance number of 8 electrons to equal Neon atomic number 10. Hence Flowrine has a valance of -1
Oxygen atomic number 8 needs two more electrons to reach a valance number of 8 electrons to equal Neon atomic number 10. Hence Oxygen has a valance charge of -2.
Non metals with a low electron negativity will lose electrons when reacting with another non metal that has a higher electron negativity. When the non metal forms an ion it is necessary to look at the electron structure to determine how many electrons the element can lose to gain stability.
For example Chlorine which is normally -1 like Florine when it combines with oxygen can be +1, +3, + 5 or +7. It can lose its one unpaired electron, or combinations of the unpaired electron and sets of the three pairs of electrons.
<h2>Answer : Option C) Joseph is observing the color of the reaction mixture to see whether proteins are present in the given solution.</h2><h3>Explanation :</h3>
An example of qualitative observation is the one where one uses the five senses to identify the changes in the reaction.
Here, when Joseph is studying a reaction mixture he is trying to observe a color change which will confirm that there is proteins present in the reaction mixture or not If there is a color change observed then it will confirm the presence of proteins.
Usually qualitative observations are those which can be easily predicted by using five senses.
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