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Explain how the number of valence electrons is related to the chemical properties of an atom. Use two specific
  examples in your explanation. What will be an ideal response?

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List the four elements that account for over 90 of the mass of living organisms and identify an important biological
  function of each element. What will be an ideal response?
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6 years ago
Answer to q. 1

Atoms having filled valence shells (e.g., helium and neon) are stable and unreactive; atoms
having unfilled valence shells (e.g., chlorine and sodium) are unstable and reactive.

Answer to q. 2

Some examples from Table 2-1: Oxygen is required for cellular respiration, carbon forms the
backbone of organic molecules, hydrogen is involved in some energy transfers, and nitrogen
is a component of proteins and nucleic acids.
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Bravo! This is awesome
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6 years ago
Glad my efforts were helpful
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