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Covalent Bond

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Which element has four valence electrons?

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Sodium

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Oxygen

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Carbon

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Potassium

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Solution

The correct option is C
Carbon

Carbon

Carbon has 6 protons or the electron distribution (equal to protons) is equal to 2 in first energy shell and 4 in the outer energy shell. This makes the carbon atom look out for four electrons to fill it's octet.

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