How Many Valence Electrons Does Oxygen Have?
Interactive passage with audio narration, comprehension questions, and printable PDF.
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- Format
- Interactive (Online), Printable (PDF)
- Grades
- 5678
- Subjects
- elareadingscience
- Standards
- MS-PS1-2MS-PS1-4
- Languages
- English, Spanish
What's included
Reading passage
Reading comprehension
Audio narration
With word word highlighting
Comprehension quiz
Auto-graded
Writing activity
Open-ended response
Glossary & flashcards
Vocabulary practice
Differentiated version
Adapted for varied levels
Spanish translation
Bilingual support
About this reader
This NGSS-aligned science reading passage teaches middle school students about the number of valence electrons in oxygen and how these electrons determine chemical behavior. The passage explains that oxygen has 6 valence electrons in its outer shell, which is why it often forms bonds with other elements, like hydrogen. It also connects the concept to the periodic table, highlighting oxygen's place in Group 16. Students build vocabulary and comprehension skills through a clear, engaging explanation supported by real-world examples such as water. This resource supports NGSS standard MS-PS1-1 and includes multiple-choice questions to reinforce key concepts in atomic structure and chemical bonding. Ideal for classrooms or self-guided science learners.
Written by Workybooks TeamPublished by Workybooks
Preview
Sample passage and quiz content
Who it's for
Perfect for the way you teach
Teachers
- Build comprehension skills
- Auto-graded quiz
- Differentiated reading
Parents
- Read together at home
- Improve fluency
- Quiet reading time
Homeschoolers
- Reading curriculum support
- Independent practice
- Track Lexile growth
Topics
valence electronsoxygen atomchemical bondingNGSS MS-PS1-1periodic tablemiddle school science
