How many valence electrons are available for bonding in silicon?

four

five

eight

fourteen

I believe the correct answer from the choices listed above is the first option. Silicon has four valence electrons that are available for bonding. It is element 14 in the Periodic Table. It has two electrons in its first shell, eight electrons in the second shell, and four electrons in the third shell which are the valence electrons.

The answer to your question above is A. four.