Valence electrons

Question 1

Why are atoms neutral?

Answer 1

They do not have a charge because the number of protons equals the number if electrons

Question 2

Valence electrons

Answer 2

electrons in the outer most shell; the electrons that are involved in bending

Question 3

How to atoms become stable?

Answer 3

1. by being like noble gases who do not react with other elements because their valence shells are already full
2. can gain electrons to fill a shell
3. can lose electrons to get rid of a shell exposing a full one underneath

Question 4

Ions

Answer 4

atoms that have a charge because they have gained or lost electrons to become stable with a full valence shell

Question 5

Cations

Answer 5

lose electrons (+)

Question 6

Anions

Answer 6

gains electrons (-)

Question 7

How are valence electrons involved in the formation of cations and anions?

Answer 7

If you add or take away a certain amount of protons and neutrons it can make a stable shell, anions are with a negative charge and cations with a positive charge