Valence Electrons (or Valency Electrons)

Author:Lakhmir Singh & Manjit Kaur
9th CBSE
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Important Questions on Valence Electrons (or Valency Electrons)

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An atom of an element X may be written as  X49. How many electrons are there in the outermost shell of an atom of element X2 / 4

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The atom of an element X has 7electrons in its M shell. What could element X be?

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The atom of an element X has 7electrons in its M shell. What type of ion will be formed by an atom of element X ? Write the symbol of the ion formed.

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The atom of an element X has 7 electrons in its M-shell. Is it a metal or non-metal?

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What is the number of valence electrons in oxide ion, O2-?

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What is the number of valence electrons in sodium ion, Na+?

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The number of valence electrons in a sulphide ion, S2-, is:

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The number of valence electrons in a graphite atom is:

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What is the number of valence electrons in the atoms of an element having atomic number 13? Name the valence shell of this atom.

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What are valence electrons? Where are valence electrons situated in an atom?

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State the number of electrons present in the outermost shell of the atoms of the element chlorine. 6/7/8

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State the number of electrons present in the outermost shell of the atom of the element Neon. (Write answer in number(s))

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What name is given to those isotopes which have unstable nuclei and emit various types of radiations? (Radioactive isotopes/ Non-radioactive isotopes)

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The nucleus of an atom has 5 protons and 6 neutrons. What would be the the number of valence electrons per atom of this element?

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Magnesium has 2 valence electrons in the _____ shell. (K/L/M)

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The total number of electrons in a nitrogen atom is 7. Find the number of valence electrons in it.