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Write down the electron distribution of oxygen atom. How many valence electons does it have? (Atomic number of oxygen is 8)

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Answered by sairohith
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Electron distribution-2,6
Valency-6
Answered by saumya10
42
atomic no. of oxygen is 8. 
electronic configuration= K   L
                                        2,   6

as we can see, oxygen needs two more electrons to complete its octet, so it will gain two electrons. 

so it has 6 electrons in its valence shell

its valency is 2.
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