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Us: Valence Shell Electron Pair Repulsion (Vsepr)

For Students 9th - 10th
An excellent tutorial that examines VSEPR and pairs of valence electrons. The valence shell electron pair repulsion concept is explored using animated models. Includes a VSEPR calculator. Use the toolbar on the left to navigate through...
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Concord Consortium

Concord Consortium: Molecular Workbench: Atomic Orbitals

For Students 9th - 10th
View the approximate locations of electrons in valence shells 1s through 4f.
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Clackamas Community College

Clackamas Community College:valence Electrons

For Students 9th - 10th
Introduction to the concept of valence electrons that relates the idea to periodic properties and electron configurations.
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Science Struck

Science Struck: Electron Configuration Chart for the Periodic Table

For Students 9th - 10th
Explains the theoretical basis of electron configuration and presents a table of all 118 elements with their symbols, number of electrons, and electron configurations.
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Chiral Publishing

Chiral Publishing: An Introduction to Chemistry: Abbreviated Electron Configurations

For Students 9th - 10th
Test your electron-configuration skills in this animated exercise. Practice writing the abbreviated configurations for some of the common elements on the periodic table.
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University of Colorado

University of Colorado: Physics 2000: Origin of the Periodic Table: Valence Electrons

For Students 9th - 10th
Valence electrons are defined in terms of electron configuration.