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Valence of a representative element usually equals the number of:
ANeutrons in nucleus
BProtons in nucleus
COutermost electrons
DInnermost electrons
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. Outermost electrons
1. Valence follows from the electronic configuration.
2. For representative elements it matches the outermost electrons.
3. It may also be eight minus that number.
_Source: NCERT Class 11 Chemistry Part I, Chapter 3, Classification of Elements and Periodicity in Properties._
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