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Valence electrons in Silicon are present in a. 8th shell b. 3rd shell c. 4th shell

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Chapter1: Atomic Structure

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 6RQ: How many valence electrons are generally contained in materials used for insulators?

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Valence electrons in Silicon are present in
a. 8th shell
b. 3rd shell
c. 4th shell
d. 12th shell

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