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How many valence electrons are available for bonding in bromine (Br)?
one
two
five
seven

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Seven.

Bromine is in Group 17 (halogens) with electronic configuration [Ar] 4s2 3d10 4p5, giving 4s2+4p5 = 7 valence electrons.