How many valence electrons are present in non-metals?

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Solution

The valence electrons are the electrons present in the outermost shell of an atom.
Non-metals generally have 4, 5, 6, and 7 electrons in their valence shell.
So, non-metals have a tendency to accept the electrons and form negative ions.
Examples of some non-metals are : Carbon( $C$ ), Nitrogen( $N$ ), etc.

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