How Many Electrons Are in the Outer Shell of Element

question 59

Multiple Choice

How many electrons are in the outer shell of element 15?

• A)5
• B)3
• C)15
• D)2

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Definitions:

Acetyl Group

A chemical group derived from acetic acid, with the formula CH3CO, important in various biological processes including metabolism.

Histone Proteins

Proteins that package and order DNA into structural units called nucleosomes, playing a key role in gene regulation.

Eusocial

Describes a complex social structure in certain species, where there is a division of labor between reproductive and non-reproductive individuals, cooperative care of young, and overlapping generations.

Foraging

The behavior of animals seeking and obtaining food resources in their environment.