How many valence electrons does an oxygen atom have?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: C. 6
- Step 1: Oxygen is in Group 16, so it has six valence electrons.
- Step 2: That is why it tends to gain two electrons.
Answer
6.
Why not the others: 2, 8 and 4 do not match Group 16.
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