How many valence electrons do elements in group 10 have?

Question

A. variable valence electrons

B. 5 valence electrons

C.15 valence electrons

Answer 1

Group 10 has the following elements: nickel (Ni), palladium (Pd), platinum (Pt), and darmstadtium (Ds).

These elements are transition metals. They have between 3 and 12 valence electrons. They have partially filled energy levels. The valence electron for a transition metal behaves differently from the valence electrons in the main group elements.

Answer: variable valence electrons