Answer:
7 valence electrons.
Explanation:
Oxygen lies in period 2 and group 16 of the periodic table. It is eighth element on the periodic table. Its symbol is O.
Its electronic configuration is given by:
16 = 2,8,6
It has 6 valance electrons. Its valancy is -2. It means can share share and it can gain 2 electron to get stability.
Hence, The element oxygen has 7 valence electrons.
