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2. The electron structure of atoms in elements A and C are 2, 8, 1 and 2, 8, 18, 7, respectively. The formula for
the compound formed between A and C will be AC.
TRUE or FALSE:
4. Which elements from the periodic table are the least reactive?
a. noble gases
b. transition metals
c. metalloids
d. lanthanides
6. Which element is able to achieve stability in a compound without achieving an octet of electrons?
a. oxygen
b. magnesium
c. bromine
d. hydrogen
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7. For periods 2 and above, what is the maximum number of valence electrons that an atom can have?
a. 8
b. 2
c. 6
d. 18
TRUE or FALSE:
10. In ionic compounds, metal atoms tend to lose their valence electrons, while nonmetal atoms tend to gain
electrons.
TRUE or FALSE:
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Answer Keys
1. [Kr]5s2 4d 10 5p6
2. TRUE
3. Gilbert Lewis
4. noble gases
5. helium
6. hydrogen
7. 8
8. sharing valence electrons
9. FALSE
10. TRUE
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