valence electrons are the number of electrons in the outer shell. there can only be 8 electrons in the outer shell. The number of valence electrons can be used to determine how many bonds are needed.
For example: H2O
O (oxygen) has 6 valence electrons
H (hydrogen) has 1 valence electron
O needs 2 more electrons to be stable
H needs 1 more electron to be stable
O forms one bond with two H atoms to form H2O.
Answer:
The further an electron is from the nucleus. the greater its energy level.
Explanation:
When an electron is close to the nucleus, it is at as low an energy level as it can get.
We must put energy into an electron to pull it away from the attraction of a nucleus.
So, electrons that are further from the nucleus are at higher energy levels.
Answer: Potential energy
Explanation: i hope i wasnt toooo late
