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Rarely. The number of valence electrons of an element depends on it's position on the periodic table. Any given element can have between 1-8 valence electrons. The number of valence electrons increases left to right on the periodic table, while the number of protons, which determine the Atomic Mass and identity of an element, increase in general. Therefore the number of valence electrons can only equal the number of protons at the 8th element and below (neon).
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∙ 13y ago
No, the number of valence electrons does not necessarily equal the number of protons in an atom. The number of valence electrons is determined by the group number of the element in the Periodic Table, while the number of protons is the atomic number of the element.
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∙ 13y agoWrong. Electrons (not valence electrons) are equal to protons and atomic number.
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What is the number of protons in the nucleus or the number the electrons in the energy levels called?
The number of protons in the nucleus is called the atomic number and is equal to the number of electrons in a neutral atom.
Does an element's number of valence electrons equals the element's number of protons?
Only hydrogen and helium have the stated property. For all heavier elements than these two, the number of valence electrons is less than the total number of electrons, which must be the same as the number of protons in all neutral atoms.
Do valence electron equal the number of protons?
The number of electrons usually does not equal the number of protons. Valence means outermost. In an electrically neutral atom (which in Gen Chem is the only atoms you will be dealing with) the number of outermost electrons usually does not equal the number of protons. Chlorine has 7 valence electrons but it has 17 protons and if it is electrically neutral (which in gen chem it almost always is) it has 17 electrons. Gen Chem 1: it has 2 electrons in the first shell then it has 8 electrons in the second shell then it has 7 electrons in the outermost shell Gen Chem 2: it has 2 electrons in the 1s orbital then it has 2 electrons in the 2s orbital then it has 6 electrons in the 2p orbital then it has 2 electrons in the 3s orbital then it has 5 electrons in the 3p orbital
Do protons and electrons have the same number?
Yes, the atomic number is equal to the number of protons. The number of protons is also equal to the number of electrons
If an atom contains 15 electrons it will also have 15?
protons. The number of protons in an atom is equal to the number of electrons to maintain overall neutrality.
Is the number of valence electrons equal to the number of protons?
No, the number of valence electrons is not always equal to the number of protons. The number of valence electrons is determined by the group number of an element on the periodic table, while the number of protons is the atomic number of the element.
Are valence electrons the number of protons?
No, valence electrons are the electrons in the outermost energy level of an atom, while protons are positively charged particles found in the nucleus of an atom. The number of protons in an atom is equal to its atomic number.
What is the valence number for helium?
He has 2 valence electrons. Look on a periodic table. It will show He only has 2 protons and the number of protons and electrons is equal. It is an exception to the rule of group numbers corresponding to valence numbers.
What is the number of protons in the nucleus or the number the electrons in the energy levels called?
The number of protons in the nucleus is called the atomic number and is equal to the number of electrons in a neutral atom.
Does an element's number of valence electrons equals the element's number of protons?
Only hydrogen and helium have the stated property. For all heavier elements than these two, the number of valence electrons is less than the total number of electrons, which must be the same as the number of protons in all neutral atoms.
In an atom the number of what is equal to?
In an atom the number of electrons is equal to the number of protons. That is, in the case of an un-ionized, non valence bonded molecule... If the atom were ionized, it could have fewer or less electrons. If the atom were part of a valence bonded molecule, it could be sharing valence electrons with other atoms.
How the atomic number related to the core electrons?
The atomic number represents the number of protons in an atom's nucleus, which is also equal to the number of electrons in a neutral atom. Core electrons are those that are closest to the nucleus and are not involved in chemical bonding. The number of core electrons in an atom is equal to the difference between the atomic number and the number of valence electrons.
How many valence electrons does a neutral magnesium atom have?
A neutral magnesium atom has 2 valence electrons. Magnesium is in group 2 of the periodic table, so it has 2 electrons in its outermost shell.
Do valence electron equal the number of protons?
The number of electrons usually does not equal the number of protons. Valence means outermost. In an electrically neutral atom (which in Gen Chem is the only atoms you will be dealing with) the number of outermost electrons usually does not equal the number of protons. Chlorine has 7 valence electrons but it has 17 protons and if it is electrically neutral (which in gen chem it almost always is) it has 17 electrons. Gen Chem 1: it has 2 electrons in the first shell then it has 8 electrons in the second shell then it has 7 electrons in the outermost shell Gen Chem 2: it has 2 electrons in the 1s orbital then it has 2 electrons in the 2s orbital then it has 6 electrons in the 2p orbital then it has 2 electrons in the 3s orbital then it has 5 electrons in the 3p orbital
How many electrons does aluminum with an atomic number of 13 have in its valence shell?
Aluminum has 3 electrons in its valence shell, as it is located in group 13 of the periodic table. Group 13 elements have 3 valence electrons.
How can you use the periodic table to find the number of protons in one atom of an element?
valence electrons is the same as the number as the last digit in the group :)
How many protons in carbons?
6 protons 6 neutrons 6 electrons 4 valence electrons
