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Identify the number of core and valence electrons for each atom.

A) 2 core, 4 valence
B) 8 core, 2 valence
C) 10 core, 6 valence
D) 18 core, 8 valence

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Final answer:

The number of core and valence electrons for each atom is different for each option.

Step-by-step explanation:

For each atom:

  1. A) 2 core, 4 valence
  2. B) 8 core, 2 valence
  3. C) 10 core, 6 valence
  4. D) 18 core, 8 valence

  • A) Each atom has a total of 6 valence electrons, with 2 core electrons.
  • B) Each atom has a total of 8 valence electrons, with 8 core electrons.
  • C) Each atom has a total of 16 valence electrons, with 10 core electrons.
  • D) Each atom has a total of 16 valence electrons, with 18 core electrons.

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