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15 May, 00:36

The atomic number of carbon is 6. how many electrons does it contain in its outer valence shell?

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  1. 15 May, 01:55
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    There are 6 electrons in the atom of a carbon.

    The first atomic level will be occupied by 2 electrons while the second will be occupied by 4 electrons.

    Based on this, the outer valence shell of carbon (which is L shell) will be occupied by 4 electrons.
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