2022: ☢️ Valence Electrons in Strontium (Sr) [& Facts, Color, Discovery ...

A valence electron is an outer shell electron and may participate in the formation of a chemical bond. Ok but how many valence electrons does an atom of Strontium have?

In the case of Strontium the valence electrons is 2. Now let's check the facts about Strontium...

Strontium Overview

Strontium Valence Electrons

2

Atomic Number

38

Learn more about the atomic number.

Atomic Mass

87,62

Learn more about the atomic mass.

Atomic Symbol

Sr

State at 20 °C

Solid

Description

Soft, malleable, silvery-yellow metal.

Uses

Used in flares and fireworks for crimson color. Strontium-90 is a long lived highly radioactive fallout product of atomic-bomb explosions.

Name Origin

From the Scottish town, Strontian.

Sources

Found in minerals celestite and strontianite.

Discovery

Discovered By: A. Crawford
Year: 1790
Location: Scotland

Want to learn more details and data about Strontium (Sr)? Check my Elements Comprehensive List.

Video

Are you having trouble understanding the basics of atomic elements? This video will walk you through:

• What is an element
• What is a substance
• What Elements look like
• How a small number of atoms can be joined and form completely different substances

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