Arsenic (As) is in group 15 (also known as the Nitrogen family) of the periodic table. Elements in group 15 have 5 valence electrons.
Therefore, arsenic has 5 valence electrons.
The correct response is: 5
Use the periodic table to answer the question.
The periodic table of elements shows element groups, periods, and element properties.
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
4
4
15
15
5
5
33
33
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