Consider the electron configuration for fluorine (F) and the electron configuration for chlorine (CI). What is different about the valence electrons in these two atoms? 1.There are different numbers of valence electrons. II.The valence electrons have different energies. III. The valence electrons are in different types of orbitals (s, p, d, f). IV.The valence electrons are in different size orbitals. O I only O I and III O II and IV

Consider the electron configuration for fluorine (F) and the electron configuration for chlorine (CI). What is different about the valence electrons in these two atoms? 1.There are different numbers of valence electrons. II.The valence electrons have different energies. III. The valence electrons are in different types of orbitals (s, p, d, f). IV.The valence electrons are in different size orbitals. O I only O I and III O II and IV

Chemistry: An Atoms First Approach

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Chapter2: Atomic Structure And Periodicity

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Problem 8RQ: What is the difference between core electrons and valence electrons? Why do we emphasize the valence...

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