How to use the number of valence electrons to predict the ionic charge of main group elements?

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Gregory Osborn

Chemistry

4 November, 15:50

How to use the number of valence electrons to predict the ionic charge of main group elements?

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Makayla · Answer 1

The elements in each group have the same number of electrons in the outer orbital. Those outer electrons are also called valence electrons. They are the electrons involved in chemical bonds with other elements. Every element in the first column (group one) has one electron in its outer shell.