Question

The element oxygen has _____ valence electrons. (Input only a whole number, such as 7.) Numerical Answers Expected! Answer for Blank 1:

Answer 1

Answer:

7 valence electron

Explanation:

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Answer 2

Answer:

7 valence electrons.

Explanation:

Oxygen lies in period 2 and group 16 of the periodic table. It is eighth element on the periodic table. Its symbol is O.

Its electronic configuration is given by:

16 = 2,8,6

It has 6 valance electrons. Its valancy is -2. It means can share share and it can gain 2 electron to get stability.

Hence, The element oxygen has 7 valence electrons.