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Bromine (Br) belongs to the halogen family. Based on the location of the halogens, how many valence electrons does bromine have?

A. 2
B. 3
C. 6
D. 7
E. 8

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Answer:

D. 7

Step-by-step explanation:

bromine has 7 valence electrons, as it is in the halogens, which are also know as group 17/7A

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Answer:

D. 7

Step-by-step explanation:

The halogens are found in Group 7 of the Periodic Table. If Bromine is a halogen, then that means it would be found in Group 7. Also, elements in Group 7 have 7 electrons in its outer shell, Bromine would have 7 electrons in its outer shell.

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