How Many Valence Electrons Surround the Xenon Atom in Xenon

question 81

Multiple Choice

How many valence electrons surround the xenon atom in xenon tetrafluoride (XeF₄) ?

• A)8
• B)4
• C)10
• D)12
• E)6

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