How do you find the number of valence electrons in an element?

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Aug 16, 2016

What is the element's Group number?

Explanation:

The Group Number of the element normally specifies the number of valence electrons. Group I and Group II elements have 1 and 2 valence electrons respectively; and the Group III metals have 3 valence electrons. The trend is not so apparent with the transition metals in that the #d# electrons behave differently to the #s# and #p# electrons. After the #d# shell is filled elements become oxidizing and accept electrons; again their Group number is a guide.

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