How many valence electron do silver have

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Chemistry

Alec Herrera

7 July, 04:36

How many valence electron do silver have

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Makai Richardson · Answer 1

Silver has only 1 valence electron.

The electron configuration of Silver gives one outer shell electron, basically a valence electron.

Natalia Bridges · Answer 2

Silver has 1 valence electron. In terms of orbitals, it has the following electron configuration: 4d^10,5s^1. Due to the single electron in the 5s orbital it tends to lose it forming a 1 + ion.