Question

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

33
33

15
15

4
4

5
5
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Answers

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Arsenic (As), which is element 33, belongs to group 15 (or 5A) of the periodic table. Elements in group 15 have 5 valence electrons.

Therefore, the correct response is:

**5**