Question

how many valence electrons does carbon have?
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2
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4
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the octet rule states that most atoms will attempt to fill their outer shell with _?_.
the octet rule

• atoms are most stable when they have a full outer shell of valence electrons.
• most atoms will attempt to have a full outer shell of valence electrons.
• atoms will gain or lose electrons to fulfill the octet rule.

Explanation:

Carbon has an atomic number of 6. Its electron - configuration is 1s²2s²2p². The electrons in the outermost shell (2s²2p²) are the valence electrons, and there are 4 of them.

Answer:

D. 4