The Lewis structure for a chlorine atom (Cl) shows seven valence electrons. Chlorine is in Group 17 of the periodic table, which means it has seven electrons in its outermost shell (valence shell). Therefore, the correct answer is:
D. seven
How many valence electrons does the Lewis structure for a chlorine atom show?
The molecule structure of Cl has with electrons
A.
four
B.
five
C.
six
D.
seven
E.
eight
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