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Make a rule: if you knew the number of valence electrons in a nonmetal atom, how would you determine the valence of the element

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Make a rule : If you knew the number of valence electrons in a nonmetal atom, how would you determine the valence ...
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8 - The number of valence electrons in the atom = The valence of the element.

For example, if the number of valence electrons is 7, then the valence of the element would be:

8 - 7 = 1
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