Concept explainers
(a)
Interpretation:
The number of electrons, number of valence electrons and the name of the element with electronic configuration
Concept Introduction:
Electrons:
Electrons have an electric charge of
Valence electrons:
Valence electrons are electrons that exist in the outermost shell surrounding an atomic nucleus.
(b)
Interpretation:
The number of electrons, number of valence electrons and the name of the element with electronic configuration
Concept Introduction:
Refer to part (a).
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