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How many valence electrons does oxygen have

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Oxygen has 6 valence electrons.

Step-by-step explanation:

Valence electrons are the ones which are located at the outer shell, also called as energy level, of the atom. Valence electrons are those able to interact with electrons of other elements to form chemicals bonds. The Oxygen is part of the chalcogens, group of elements in periodic table which has 6 valence electrons.

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They Have a total of 6 Valence Electrons
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