Question

The element oxygen has valence electrons

Answer 1

it’s electron configuration is 1s^2 2s^2 2p^4. To determine valence electrons, add the outermost s and p orbitals. In an oxygen atom, 8 electrons are present. Electron present in the first shell (n=1) 2n^2=2 (1)^2=2 (1)=2.