How many valence electrons are in oxygen?

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The question is asking for the number of valence electrons in an oxygen atom, which is a fundamental concept in chemistry. Valence electrons are the electrons in the outer shell of an atom and are important for understanding chemical bonding.

Answer

6

The final answer is 6 valence electrons

Answer for screen readers

The final answer is 6 valence electrons

More Information

Oxygen is in Group 16 of the periodic table, which means it has 6 electrons in its outer shell.

Tips

One common mistake is confusing the group number with the period number. Group number determines the valence electrons, while period number indicates the number of shells.

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