Question

How many electrons are depicted in the electron dot diagram of an electrically

neutral carbon atom?
O two
four
O six
eight

Answer 1

Four

Step-by-step explanation:

The electron dot diagram of elements or ions depict only the valence electrons. Carbon has atomic number of 6. The first shell has 2 electrons and gets filled. The second shell is filled by the remaining four electrons.The 4 electrons of the valence shell is shown in the electron dot diagram.