How many electrons are there in the outermost shell of a group 16 element ........

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How many electrons are there in the outermost shell of a group 16 element?

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SSC CGL 18th April 2022 Shift-2

- Group 16 elements are also called the oxygen group or chalcogens.

- These elements have six electrons in their outermost shell.

- Option: 4, 6 – This is correct. Chalcogens have 6 valence electrons.

- Option: 2, 4 – This is not correct. Elements in Group 14 have 4 valence electrons.

- Option: 1, 5 – This is not correct. Group 15 elements have 5 valence electrons.

- Option: 3, 3 – This is incorrect. Elements in Group 13 have 3 valence electrons.

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