How many valence electrons does Molybdenum (element #42) have?

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How many valence electrons does Molybdenum (element #42) have?

2007-12-03 08:42:33 · 4 answers · asked by ThunderGoalie30 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry

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electronic structure:

1s2 2s2 2p6 3s2 3p6 4s2 3d10 4p6 5s2 4d4

Mo is a 4d element it has 6 valence electrons (5s2 and 4d4 are the 6 valence electrons)

2007-12-03 08:56:31 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 5⤋

Valence Electrons In Molybdenum

2017-02-24 05:14:15 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋

It is actually: ...5s14d5 because one of the electrons from the 5s orbital transfer to the 4d to make the atom "more stable".

2014-11-10 14:17:25 · answer #3 · answered by Mart 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋

http://www.3rd1000.com/elements/Molybdenum.htm

2007-12-03 08:52:27 · answer #4 · answered by RT 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋