For Which of the Following Elements Is the Listed Number

question 18

Multiple Choice

For which of the following elements is the listed number of valence electrons correct?

• A) Al - 3 valence electrons
• B) Cl - 5 valence electrons
• C) Si - 2 valence electrons
• D) more than one correct response
• E) no correct response

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