Question

How many valence electrons are there in a Carbon atom?

Answer 1

• The electrons present in the outermost shell or energy level of an element, are known as valence electrons.
• Atomic number of Carbon is 6. The electronic configuration of Carbon is 2, 4.
• Carbon has 2 electrons in the K-shell and 4 electrons in the outermost shell, the L-shell.
• Therefore, the number of valence electrons of Carbon is 4.