How Many Valence Electrons Are There in an Atom with the Electron

question 21

Multiple Choice

How many valence electrons are there in an atom with the electron configuration [noble gas]ns²(n - 1) d⁸?

• A) 2
• B) 6
• C) 8
• D) 10
• E) none of the above

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