Combined Science GCSE
Electron configuration and the outer shell
What Electron configuration and the outer shell means in Combined Science GCSE, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Electron configuration and the outer shell
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Each Group 1 atom has one electron in its outer shell, and this single outer electron controls its properties.
Topics that use Electron configuration and the outer shell
- Group 1 (AQA GCSE)
Related terms
- Group trends and reactivity
- Metallic bonding and melting point
- Reactivity of Group 1 metals
- Reactivity trends down Group 1
- Using data to make predictions
- Formation of 1⁺ ions
- Group 1 alkali metals
- Ion formation and charge
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