Question

question 40 (1 point)
how many valence electrons does oxygen have?
1
a. 0 b. 1 c. 2 d. 3 e. 4 f. 5 g. 6
h. 7 i. 8 j. 9 k. 10 l. 11 m. 12 n. 13
o. 14 p. 15 q. unknown r. infinite s. beyond infinite
t. never enough

Explanation:

Step1: Recall oxygen's position

Oxygen is in group 16 of the periodic table.

Step2: Determine valence electrons

Elements in group 16 have 6 valence electrons.

Answer:

G. 6