Question

1 .The outermost shell around a nucleus cannot have more than ______ electrons.

2 .The atom which donates its valence electrons is
in character.

3. The chemical properties of elements are decided by
electrons.

4. Elements with 4 or 5 or 6 or 7 electrons in their valence shell are
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Answer 1

Answer:

1.The outermost shell in an atom cannot have more than eight electrons even if it has a capacity to take up more electrons. This is also called the octet rule.

2.

Answer 2

Answer:

Here's your answer.

Explanation:

1. 8

2. Sodium.

3. Atomic number, being equal to number of electrons, it decides the chemical properties.

4. Non-Metals.

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