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When metals react with other elements, the atoms of the metals give up their valence electrons.
lose valence electron
They Share Electrons
Atoms of non-metals usually gain or share electrons when they react with other atoms.
Metals.
There are 2 electrons in the outer level of atoms of alkaline earth metals. This outer level is known as the valence shell and it contains the highest energy electrons in the atom.
In a metallic bond, valence electrons are delocalized and are free to move throughout the entire structure of the metal. This leads to properties such as high electrical and thermal conductivity. The mobility of these electrons allows metals to conduct electricity and heat efficiently.
== == When metals react with other elements, the atoms of the metals give up their valence electrons.
== == When metals react with other elements, the atoms of the metals give up their valence electrons.
== == When metals react with other elements, the atoms of the metals give up their valence electrons.
== == When metals react with other elements, the atoms of the metals give up their valence electrons.
== == When metals react with other elements, the atoms of the metals give up their valence electrons.
== == When metals react with other elements, the atoms of the metals give up their valence electrons.
In metallic bonding, valence electrons are delocalized and free to move among the atoms. This creates a "sea of electrons" that holds the metal atoms together in a lattice structure. The sharing of electrons in this way gives metals their characteristic properties, such as conductivity and malleability.
Helium has 2 valence electrons. Group 2 elements (alkaline earth metals) also have 2 valence electrons.
Non-metals have 4, 5, 6, 7, and 8 valence electrons, respectively.
Metal atoms pool their valence electrons to form a sea of delocalized electrons in a metallic bond. This results in unique properties such as conductivity and malleability.
They Share Electrons
Alkaline earth metals are group 2 elements and have 2 valence electrons.