Predict the properties of elements based on their valence electrons

1)each group 16 element has how many valence electrons? ( )4 ( )6 ( )8 ( )16 2)how many dots appear in the dot structure for calcium ion, ca2+? ( )zero ( )one ( )two ( )eight 3) which of the following atoms forms a cation to obtain an octet of outer shell electrons? ( )magnesium ( )oxygen ( )fluorine ( )helium 4) an al3+ ion contains 13 protons and 10 electrons. ( )true ( )false 5) valence and non-valence electrons are represented in lewis dot structures. ( )true ( )false

Water's surface tension and heat storage capacity are accounted for by its a) orbitals b) weight c) hydrogen bonds d) mass e) size

Which buffer would be better able to hold a steady ph on the addition of strong acid, buffer 1 or buffer 2? explain. buffer 1: a solution containing 0.10 m nh4cl and 1 m nh3. buffer 2: a solution containing 1 m nh4cl and 0.10 m nh3