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which of the following chemical symbol is that of an element with six electrons in the outermost shell a)Ca b)Cl c)Ne d)S​

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Answer:

S

Step-by-step explanation:

Using periodic table (see those little numbers in the upper right? Those are electron 'shells' .... look at the bottom one)

Ca has 2 Cl has 7 Ne has 8 S has 6 in the outermost shell

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hey there!

Sulphur is the element which has 6 electrons in the outermost shell.

WhereasCalcium,Neon have 2 and chlorine has 7.

Hope this explanation helps you :)
Have a good day :)
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