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Question
Which element has a total of three shells, with four electrons in its valence shell?
Solution 1
Silicon
Solution 2
Silicon is an element with a total of three shells and four electrons in its valence shell. Its atomic number is 14 and the electronic configuration is 2,8,4.
Electronic configuration:- Shells: K L M
Electrons arranged: 2 8 4
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