Arsenic (As) is in group 15 (or 5A) of the periodic table. Elements in group 15 have 5 valence electrons. Therefore, each atom of arsenic has 5 valence electrons.
So, the correct response is:
5
Use the periodic table to answer the question.
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).
(3 points)
Responses
15
15
5
5
33
33
4
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