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).

Question

(1 point)
Responses

4
4

5
5

15
15

33

Answer 1

Arsenic (As), which is in group 15 of the periodic table, has 5 valence electrons. This can be determined by looking at its position in the periodic table; elements in group 15 have 5 electrons in their outermost shell.

So, the correct response is:

5