Question

How many valence electrons does each atom of arsenic (As) have? Arsenic is element 33. It is in period 4 and family 15 (5A or the Nitrogen family).

(1 point)
Responses

5
5

33
33

15
15

4
4
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Answer 1

Arsenic (As), being in group 15 (or 5A) of the periodic table, has 5 valence electrons. Therefore, the correct response is:

**5**