The valence electrons of a germanium atom in the ground state are located in the

(1) first shell (3) third shell

(2) second shell (4) fourth shell

Ge atomic number is 32 and the condensed electron configuration is -

[Ar] 3d¹⁰ 4s² 4p²

valence electrons are electrons in the outermost energy shell involved in chemical bonding

the number of electrons in the 4th energy shell are 4 electrons

according to the definition valence electrons are electrons in the outermost energy shell

the outermost energy shell of Ge is the 4th energy shell

therefore

The valence electrons of a germanium atom in the ground state are located in the

(4) fourth shell

The valence electrons of a germanium atom in the ground state are located in the Fourth shell.