Use the Information Extracted from the Periodic Table in Figure

question 30

Multiple Choice

Use the information extracted from the periodic table in Figure 2.2 to answer the following questions.


-How many electrons does phosphorus have in its valence shell?

• A)1
• B)2
• C)3
• D)4

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Definitions:

Magnitude

Refers to the size or extent of something, often used in the context of numbers, earthquakes, and vectors to denote their strength or value.

Hypotenuse

The longest side of a right-angled triangle, opposite the right angle, calculated with the Pythagorean theorem.

Inches

A unit of length in the British imperial and United States customary systems of measurement, equal to 1/12 of a foot.

Hypotenuse

The longest side of a right-angled triangle, opposite the right angle, calculated as the square root of the sum of the squares of the other two sides.