Number of valence electrons of Silicon?

Q. Number of valence electrons of Silicon?

A

2

B

6

C

4

D

8

Solution:

Silicon has atomic number of 14.
Silicon has two electrons in its first shell, eight electrons in the second shell, and four electrons in the third shell.
Since the electrons in the third shell are the outermost electrons, silicon has four valence electrons.

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