Question

silicon belongs to group IVA. it has ______ electrons in the valence shell. a)2. b)3. c)4. d)6​

Answer 1

Answer:

c)4

Explanation:

silicon had electronic configuration as 2,8,4

so in its outermost shell 4 valence electrons are there

Answer 2

Answer:

it has 4 electrons

always the group no. is the no.of valence electrons