Why is it important to know the number of valence electrons in an atom?

Consider the following reactions. (note: (s) = solid, (l) = liquid, and (g) = gas.) mg(s) + ½o2(g) → mgo(s) + 146 kcal/mole h2(g) + ½o2(g) → h2o(g), δh = -57.82 kcal/mole what type of reaction is represented by the previous two examples?

Alidded glass container is filled with a colored gas. after a period of time, it is observed that the gas is uniformly spread throughout the box and that the movement has slowed considerably. next, a warm iron plate is carefully placed under the box. why is there resumed movement of the gas in the container?

Who examines and coordinates the cleanup of polluted sites?