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Question 103

A main-group element is in group 2. Enter its usual number of valence electrons.

Correct answer

2

Explanation

Group 2 main-group atoms normally have 2 valence electrons, so the requested count is 2. Using the period number or the atom's total electron count would answer a different structural question.

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