Consider the following step of a reaction mechanism.
A + B
D + E (slow)
Which statement identifies a reaction intermediate?
A, if it is used in a later step
B, if it is produced in an earlier step
D, if it is used in an earlier step
E, if it is produced in a later step

it's all four options.

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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it takes on an electronical energy