Question

An element has the electronic configuration $1s^2,2s^{2}2p^6,3s^{2}3p^2$. Its valence electrons are:

• A. 6
• B. 2
• C. 3
• D. 4

Answer 1

The correct option is D

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An element has the electronic configuration $1s^2,2s^{2}2p^6,3s^{2}3p^2$ , (Si) .
Its valence electrons are four.