Reactivity w/ Valence Electons
Presentation
•
Science
•
9th Grade
•
Practice Problem
•
Easy
+9
Standards-aligned
AUSTIN WENGER
Used 19+ times
FREE Resource
20 Slides • 27 Questions
1
2
Multiple Choice
What is the overall charge of an atom?
positive
neutral
negative
3
The noble gases do not react with other elements because they already have a full valence shell!
4
Multiple Choice
How many valence electrons do all the elements in Group 2 have?
6
8
5
Multiple Choice
How many valence electrons do all the elements in Group 16 have?
6
8
6
Math Response
How many valence electrons does Calcium have?
7
Draw
Draw a Lewis Dot Diagram for Helium.
8
Draw
Draw a Lewis Dot Diagram for Sulfur.
9
Match
Match the following
Group 1
Group 17
Group 18
Groups 3-12
Alkali Metals
Halogens
Noble Gases
Transition Metals
Alkali Metals
Halogens
Noble Gases
Transition Metals
10
The closer an element is to having a full valence shell, the more reactive the element is.
11
12
13
14
15
16
Multiple Choice
How many valence electrons are Group 1 elements away from having a full valence shell?
1
2
3
4
17
Multiple Choice
How many valence electrons are Group 2 elements away from having a full valence shell?
1
2
3
4
18
Multiple Choice
Which group in the periodic table contains the most reactive metals?
Alkali Metals
Transition Metals
Halogens
Alkaline Earth Metals
19
For metals, valence electrons are easier to lose the further they are from the nucleus.
20
for metals.
21
Reorder
Order the following from MOST to LEAST reactive.
Cesium
Rubidium
Potassium
Sodium
Lithium
22
23
24
Multiple Choice
Atoms want ___________ to be happy.
a full valence shell
25
Multiple Choice
The closer an element is to having a full shell the ________ reactive it is.
more
less
same
26
Multiple Choice
When metal atoms have more and more electron shells their reactivity...
decreases
increases
stays the same
27
Multiple Choice
The most reactive metals on the periodic table are the...
transition metals
alkaline earth metals
alkali metals
noble gases
28
Remember, atoms gain gain or lose valence electrons to get a full valence shell.
29
It's easier to gain 1 or 2 than to lose 6 or 7.
30
31
Multiple Choice
How many valence electrons are Group 16 elements away from having a full valence shell?
1
2
3
4
32
Multiple Choice
How many valence electrons are Group 17 elements away from having a full valence shell?
1
2
3
4
33
Multiple Choice
How many valence electrons are Group 15 elements away from having a full valence shell?
1
2
3
4
34
Multiple Choice
Which group in the periodic table contains the most reactive non-metals?
Alkali Metals
Transition Metals
Halogens
Noble Gases
35
For non-metals, valence electrons are easier to gain the closer they are to the nucleus.
36
37
Reorder
Order the following from MOST to LEAST reactive. (How many valence electrons away from being happy?)
Lithium
Beryillium
Boron
Carbon
38
It is easier for elements to lose one electron
than gain one electron.
39
Reorder
Order the following from MOST to LEAST reactive.
Lithium
Fluorine
Beryillium
Oxygen
Nitrogen
40
Reorder
Order the following from MOST to LEAST reactive.
Fluorine
Chlorine
Bromine
Iodine
Astatine
41
Dropdown
42
Multiple Choice
Do you think Calcium will gain or lose valence electrons?
Gain
Lose
43
Multiple Choice
Do you think Sodium will gain or lose valence electrons?
Gain
Lose
44
Multiple Choice
Do you think Fluorine will gain or lose valence electrons?
Gain
Lose
45
Multiple Choice
Do you think Sulfur will gain or lose valence electrons?
Gain
Lose
46
Reactivity increases
47
They already have a
full valence shell.
Show answer
Auto Play
Slide 1 / 47
SLIDE
Similar Resources on Wayground
45 questions
Physical Science 2-2: Physical Properties of Matter
Presentation
•
10th Grade
44 questions
MLA format and ICE+A
Presentation
•
9th - 10th Grade
42 questions
1-Chemistry Basics Lesson
Presentation
•
8th Grade
42 questions
Compressing Liquids - Hydraulics
Presentation
•
8th Grade
38 questions
5.2 Reaction Rate Notes
Presentation
•
9th Grade
40 questions
Causes of the Civil War Part 2 SHEET 2
Presentation
•
8th Grade
42 questions
Classifying Matter
Presentation
•
8th Grade
41 questions
3.2 Notes
Presentation
•
9th Grade
Popular Resources on Wayground
10 questions
Safety Day 2026 – Student Review
Quiz
•
9th Grade
21 questions
Continents and Oceans
Quiz
•
6th Grade
20 questions
Parts of Speech
Quiz
•
5th Grade
16 questions
Subject & Predicate
Quiz
•
5th Grade
25 questions
Multiplication Facts
Quiz
•
5th Grade
12 questions
Map Skills
Quiz
•
3rd Grade
22 questions
Continents and Oceans
Quiz
•
5th Grade
15 questions
Rounding Decimals
Quiz
•
5th Grade
Discover more resources for Science
10 questions
Exploring Chemical and Physical Changes
Interactive video
•
6th - 10th Grade
20 questions
Atomic Structure
Quiz
•
9th Grade
10 questions
Exploring the Electromagnetic Spectrum for Middle School Science
Interactive video
•
6th - 10th Grade
10 questions
Exploring Force and Motion Concepts
Interactive video
•
6th - 10th Grade
10 questions
Exploring Air Masses and Weather Fronts
Interactive video
•
6th - 10th Grade
10 questions
Exploring the States of Matter
Interactive video
•
6th - 10th Grade
10 questions
Exploring Forces: Net Force, Normal Force, Gravity, and Friction
Interactive video
•
6th - 10th Grade
10 questions
Differentiating Thermal Energy and Temperature
Interactive video
•
6th - 10th Grade