how many valence electrons are in a carbon atom? * 1 point 2 4 5 6
how many valence electrons are in a carbon atom? * 1 point 2 4 5 6
Answer
Brief Explanations:
Carbon has an atomic number of 6. Its electron - configuration is 1s²2s²2p². The electrons in the outermost shell (n = 2 in this case) are the valence electrons. There are 4 electrons in the 2s and 2p orbitals combined.
Answer:
B. 4