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What column(s) have 5 valence electrons?

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Answer:

Group 15

Step-by-step explanation:

The elements of group 15 (column) VA of the periodic table all have electron configurations of s2p3 , giving them five valence electrons. These elements include Nitrogen (N), Phosphorus (P), Arsenic (As), Antimony (Sb) and Bismuth (Bi).

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