The sample is made up of neutral atoms. Using the information in the diagram shown, determine the number of protons, neutrons, and electrons found in each atom of your sample

Explanation:

Atoms are generally made up of three fundamental particles which are the protons, neutrons and electrons.

Protons are the positively charged particles within an atom.

Electrons carry negative charges.

Neutrons do not carry any charges.

When an atom is neutral, the number of protons and electrons within the atom is the same.

A charged atom will have a difference in the number of protons and electrons they contain.

answer:

the answer is 6 valence electrons.

explanation:

valence is the # of electrons on the outer most shell of an atom.

oxygen has 6.

although, the valency of oxygen is 2, because it only needs to make 2 covalent bonds, or gain 2 electrons, to achieve the stable octet configuration of a noble gas.

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