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How many valence electrons do the following atoms have?a.

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Problem 3P

How many valence electrons do the following atoms have?

a. boron b. nitrogen c. oxygen d. fluorine

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QUESTION:

Problem 3P

How many valence electrons do the following atoms have?

a. boron b. nitrogen c. oxygen d. fluorine

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Solution:

Here we have to find the number of valence electrons present in the following atoms

a. boron b. nitrogen c. oxygen d. fluorine

Step 1

(a)Boron (B)

The number of valence electrons can be obtained from the electronic configuration of the atom.

The electronic configuration of 5B is 1s2 2s2 2p1

Thus number of valence electrons present in B is 3.

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