How many valence electrons are contained in the element represented \(^{31}\) \(_{15}\)P?

Jeph Ubani

10 years ago

Nop. valence electron is the number of electrons on d "outermost" shell. so if u check, the electronic configuration is 2,8,5. 5 is d valence electron.

ozill

7 years ago

the correct answer is 5 not 3 they are talking about valence not transfer of electron

ayinkeeeee

2 months ago

The answer is C

fort0001

4 years ago

Valence electrons are unpaired electrons
And in the atom 2,8,5
The are five outermost electrons
But 3 unpaired (valence electrons)

EvelynBoswell

3 years ago

My school pls try to be explaining all your answers

Afosco123

1 year ago

Is not correct according to my tutor

donark

2 years ago

it's 5

abdcom1

11 years ago

valence should be d number of electron remaining to fill an orbit or the number of electrons that has filled the outer orbit so the answer should be 3 or 5

sharonmiracle

11 years ago

no explanation y!

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10 years ago

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Josephchi6

8 years ago

the answer should be 3 not 5