there are four electrons on the outer shell of carbon..
Stable atoms.
The outer-most shell of an atom is called the valence shell. It is involved in forming chemical bonds with other atoms.
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These are the valence electrons.
Valence electrons
Valence Electrons
there are four electrons on the outer shell of carbon..
I suspect the term you're looking for is "valence electrons."
Stable atoms.
the electrons on their outer shell, all atoms want to gain a full valence shell.
Atoms with eight electrons in their outer shell (a full valence shell) are considered stable and less likely to react with other atoms to form molecules. However, there are exceptions to this rule such as noble gases like helium, neon, and argon.
a stable compound
The noble gases
The outer-most shell of an atom is called the valence shell. It is involved in forming chemical bonds with other atoms.
The outer shell of an atom is called the valence shell. It contains the valence electrons, which are involved in forming chemical bonds with other atoms.
Ionic bonding is when atoms either give away or take electrons. You do not need an outer shell.