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

P, S, Cl because they are in the same period


B, Al, Ga because they are in the same group


Na, Ca, Ba because they are in the first two groups


Ag, Cd, Ar because they are transition elements and a noble gas

Respuesta :

The following sets of elements have the same number of valence electrons : B, Al, Ga because they are in the same group

Further explanation  

In an atom, there are levels of energy in the shell and subshell  

This energy level is expressed in the form of electron configurations.  

Valence electrons are electrons used in a chemical bond , and in an atom's outermost energy level  

The periodic system of elements is an arrangement of elements classified based on similar properties and their atomic number order.  

The periodic system is divided into groups (vertical order) and periods (horizontal order)  

Tn the periodic system

In one group will have the same number of valence electrons (except the He element in group VIIIA and the elements in the transition group), while in one period will have the same number of shells

B, Al, Ga because they are in the same group

Electron configuration :

₅B = 2 3

₁₃Al = 2 8 3

₃₁Ga = 2 8 18 3

₄₉In = 2 8 18 18 3

₈₁Tl = 2 8 18 32 18 8 3

The configuration above shows that the valence electrons from group 3 are the same, i.e. 3 electrons

The sets of elements have the same number of valence electrons is Boron, aluminum and galium.

What are valence electrons?

Those electrons which are present on the outer most shell of an atom will known as valence electrons.

In the periodic table elements are arranged in the increasing order of their atomic number and arranged in different periods and groups. Elements of the same group will have the same number of valence electrons. Boron, aluminum and galium are belongs from the same group i.e. 13th group of the p-block elements and will have same valence electrons.

Hence option (2) is correct.

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