The valence level and the number of valence electrons, respectively, for chlorine are:
A)2 and 5
B)2 and 7
C)3 and 5
D)3 and 7
E)3 and 6

Name: The valence level and the number of valence electrons, respectively, for chlorine are: A)2 and 5 B)2 and 7 C)3 and 5 D)3 and 7 E)3 and 6
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The valence level of chlorine is 3 (since it is in Group 17, also known as the halogens, which have 7 valence electrons) and the number of valence electrons is 7. Therefore, choice D is the correct answer.

The Valence Level and the Number of Valence Electrons, Respectively