Question

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

Explanation:

Step1: Determine total electrons in carbon

In a neutral atom, the number of electrons equals the atomic number. Carbon has an atomic number of 6, so total electrons = 6.

Step2: Determine valence electrons of carbon

Carbon is in group 14 (or IVA) of the periodic table. For main - group elements, valence electrons equal the group number (for groups 1 - 2 and 13 - 18). So carbon has 4 valence electrons.

Answer:

B. 6; 4