Using the Periodic Table, what can you say about the element silicon (Si)?

A. it has 14 electrons in the outer shell
B. it has 3 electron shells and 4 electrons in the outer shell
C. it has 2 electron shells and 2 electrons in the outer shell
D. it has 4 electron shells and 3 electrons in the outer shell
E. None of these choices are correct.


Answer: B

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