Silicon Is an Element That Is Found Directly Underneath Carbon

question 72

Multiple Choice

Silicon is an element that is found directly underneath carbon in the periodic table. How many electrons are in the valence shell of a silicon atom?

• A)1
• B)2
• C)4
• D)6

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Test Retest Reliability

A measure of consistency where the same test is administered to the same group at two different points in time to assess the stability of the results.

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