Which of the following elements have the same number of valence electrons?

I. Nitrogen (N)
II. Oxygen (O)
III. Fluorine (F)
IV. Sulfur (S)
V. Selenium (Se)

Respuesta :

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The answer is II. Oxygen, IV. Sulfur, and V. Selenium.

Explanation:

Going down the list that was provided, we can use the periodic table of elements to determine the valence electrons.

- Nitrogen has 5 valence electrons
- Oxygen has 6 valence electrons
- Fluorine has 7 valence electrons
- Sulfur has 6 valence electrons
- Selenium has 6 valence electrons

Since oxygen, sulfur, and selenium all have 6 valence electrons, then that is the correct answer.