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What are 3 atoms that have 4 valence electrons? ​

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It’s probably Carbon or Silcon
User Karolis
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To know this, we look at the family numbers
I’m family 14, we know that each atom has 4 electrons
In family 14 there are the atoms:
Carbon
Silicon
Germanium
Tin
Lead
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