How many valence electrons does an atom of the neutral element possess?

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mydiamond

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on: Sep 20, 2013

How many valence electrons does an atom of the neutral element possess?

Can you explain briefly why

sadsdas

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Reply #1 on: Sep 20, 2013

The number of valence electrons is the same number as the group number(in the periodic table).

For example aluminium is in the 3rd group so it has 3 valence electrons

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