how many valence electrons does carbon have?
how many valence electrons does carbon have?
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Brief Explanations:
Carbon has an atomic number of 6. Its electron - configuration is 1s²2s²2p². The electrons in the outermost shell (valence shell) are considered valence electrons. In carbon, the 2s and 2p electrons are in the outermost shell, and there are 4 of them (2 in 2s and 2 in 2p).
Answer:
4