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Why do only the outer electrons leave their orbit shells? - Correct Answer ✔️✔️-because
electrons farthest from the nucleus are more easily freed from their orbits due to a
weaker electrostatic force.
What is required to have a balanced (or stable) atom? - Correct Answer ✔️✔️-electrons
must equal the number of protons
List the capacity of each of the first four orbital shells of an atom. - Correct Answer ✔️✔️-
2,8,18,32
What is the maximum electron capacity of a valence shell? - Correct Answer ✔️✔️-
maximum of eight electrons
Electrons in orbits nearest the nucleus contain _________ energy than those in more
distant orbits. - Correct Answer ✔️✔️-Less
What will happen to a valence electron that has enough energy added to it? - Correct
Answer ✔️✔️-valence electron that has enough energy added to it will move away from
its atom.
What major factor determines which category a particular element belongs? - Correct
Answer ✔️✔️-The number of electrons in the valence shell