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Q23.An atom's atomic number is 36 and its mass equals 45. How many electrons are in the outermost shell?

Select one:
O a. 4
O b. 2
c. 6
O d. 8

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D.8
Outermost shell means valence electrons and the 36th element (krypton) has 8 valence electrons
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