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OlgaM077 [116]
2 years ago
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The element oxygen has _____ valence electrons. (Input only a whole number, such as 7.) Numerical Answers Expected! Answer for B

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densk [106]2 years ago
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Answer:

7 valence electron

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navik [9.2K]2 years ago
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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 <u>7</u> valence electrons.

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