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Hey. I'm stuck on atoms and how to find the valency. I also don't know how to find out the e configuration, how the atom can gain or lose electrons, the tendency, and the net charge. I feel so dumb. It's not all my fault though. My teacher expects us to know things without him even saying it. Go figure. Please help. Thanks.
Thanks for using AllExperts, Haneen.
You will probably have more luck asking your question here, in the chemistry/biochemistry section of AllExperts:
http://www.allexperts.com/el/Chemistry-including-Biochemistry/
In addition, there are any number of straightforward tutorials online and in print about the basics of chemistry, like valence and electronic structure. Let me direct you to one here:
http://dl.clackamas.cc.or.us/ch104-06/
I'd recommend reading this chapter all the way through, as valence is only one part of the overall atomic structure. If you're not familiar with valence, you should make sure that you understand the rest of atomic structure, as well.
Good luck!
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