Give the Number of Valence Electrons, and the Total Number

question 15

Multiple Choice

Give the number of valence electrons, and the total number of electrons for chlorine.

• A) 7 valence; 17 total
• B) 5 valence; 17 total
• C) 3 valence; 17 total
• D) 7 valence; 8 total
• E) 5 valence; 8 total

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