Name: _________________

How Atoms “React” Guided Notes

What are the ​TWO​ key questions we’re trying to answer?

Where are protons, neutrons, and electrons found in an atom? Label them on a Carbon atom.

Energy of an atom​:

Energy levels are based on electron __________ of the atom.

Closed to nucleus = __________ in energy
Farther from nucleus = __________ in energy

Valence electrons are in the highest/lowest (circle one) energy level.

Let’s Practice P.1 + P.2

Which shell is the highest energy? n = _____

How many electrons are in ​this ​shell? _____

How many valence electrons does Carbon have? _____

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How Atoms “React” Guided Notes

Let’s Review Video​ (Use the space below to take notes on what ​you​ think is important)

Practice Makes Perfect: ​How many valence electrons does the following atoms have?

Number of electrons: ______

Number of electrons in 1n: _____

Number of electrons in 2n: _____

Number of electrons in 3n: _____

Number of valence electrons: _____

Number of electrons: ______

Number of electrons in 1n: _____

Number of electrons in 2n: _____

Number of electrons in 3n: _____

Number of valence electrons: _____

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How Atoms “React” Guided Notes

Number of electrons: ______

Number of electrons in 1n: _____

Number of electrons in 2n: _____

Number of electrons in 3n: _____

Number of valence electrons: _____

Trend:
Generally, atoms of the same group/period (circle one) have the same number of electrons/valence
electrons (circle one)

Key Question Review: ​Why are valence electrons important?

Lewis Dot Structures​:

Chemical symbols surrounded by dots. What are these dots depicting?

Steps on How to Draw a Lewis Dot Structure

Step 1:

Step 2:

Step 3:

Lewis Dot Structure Practice: ​Draw the Lewis Dot Structures for the following atoms.

Boron (B)

Number of Valence Electrons: _____

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How Atoms “React” Guided Notes

Sodium (Na)

Number of Valence Electrons: _____

Argon (Ar)

Number of Valence Electrons: _____