oxygen consists of 6 electrons in its outermost shell though its valency is represented as 2 give reasons
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The number of electrons in the outermost shell of a particular atom determines its reactivity, or tendency to form chemical bonds with other atoms. ... Most of the elements important in biology need eight electrons in their outermost shell in order to be stable, and this rule of thumb is known as the octet rule.
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Answer:Oxygen
Atomic number=8
Electronic configuration=2,6
To stable 2 more electrons
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