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Use the periodic table above to determine which of the following elements has 4 valence electrons as a neutral atom. (1 pt)

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Magnesium (Mg, #12)
Lithium (Li, #3)
Silicon (Si, #14)
Sulfur (S, #16)

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Hello, the answer is Silicon, it has four valence electrons, lithium has one and magnesium has one, and sulfur has 6. Meaning the only answer would be silicon, Si
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