54
QuizMultiple Choice

Physical Properties

Question 54 • EA ACADEMY PHYSICAL SCIENCE SPRING

Which metalloid has three valence electrons?

Answer
A
boron
B
arsenic
C
silicon
D
lithium

Explanation

Boron is in Group 13 of the periodic table, so it has three valence electrons. Therefore, the correct choice is boron. Arsenic and silicon have five and four valence electrons, respectively, while lithium is a metal with one.

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