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How many valence electrons are found in a atom with 34 protons in their nucleus

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Answer:

6

Step-by-step explanation:

Protons have the same number as electrons.

The octet rule is

2:8:16:32

For selenium(34 protons), sharing the protons(electrons)

we have

2:8:18:6

valence electrons are found on the outermost

shell of that element.

Therefore the valence electrons are 6

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