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Which is the atomic number of an atom with six valence electrons?
A)8
B)10
C)12​

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Choice A

Those with 6 valence electrons are at Group 16. Under the circumstance of only picking through 8, 10, and 12, 8 is the only atomic number that has 6 valence electron.
Which is the atomic number of an atom with six valence electrons? A)8 B)10 C)12​-example-1
User Mafor
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Answer:

c. 12

Step-by-step explanation:

Oxygen has six valance electrons

Silicon has six valance electrons

There are a number of possible atomic numbers but all come from the VI A group of elements.

so i think that is your answer base on the statement given above hope that helps thanx

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