Question

Determine the number of valence electrons in each of the following neutral atoms.

Answer 1

Answer:

Fluorine = 7 v.e.

Sulfur = 6 v.e.

Oxygen = 6 v.e.

Nitrogen = 5 v.e.

Carbon = 4 v.e.

Explanation:

Valence electrons can be easily determined by understanding groups (columns). Every element in. . .

column 3A (13) = 3 v.e.

column 4A (14) = 4 v.e.

column 5A (15) = 5 v.e.

column 6A (16) = 6 v.e.

column 7A (17) = 7 v.e.