Question

Use the periodic table to answer the question.

The periodic table of elements shows element groups, periods, and element properties.

Which element has four valence electrons?

(1 point)
Responses

silicon (Si)
silicon (Si)

beryllium (Be)
beryllium (Be)

sulfur (S)
sulfur (S)

potassium (K)

Answer 1

silicon (Si)

Reason: Si is in group 14 (4A) of the periodic table, so it has four valence electrons.