Consider the element carbon. How many electrons can be found in a carbon atom? How many are valence electrons?

A) 6; 2

B) 6; 4

C) 12; 4

D) 12; 6

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Bernie

28 December, 10:42

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Leticia Blackburn · Answer 1

B) 6; 4 because there are 6 electrons and 4 of them are valence electrons.

Derick · Answer 2

The answer is B: 6; 4. Carbon has four electrons in its outermost shell, which are its valence electrons.

Consider the element carbon. How many electrons can be found in a carbon atom? How many are valence electrons?A) 6; 2B) 6; 4C) 12; 4D) 12; 6