How many Valence electrons are in Cl?

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Chapter3: Chemical Foundations: Elements, Atoms, And Ions
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How many Valence electrons are in Cl?
 
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Part B: 
How many Valence electrons are in Ne?
 
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Part C: 
How many Valence electrons are in Ar?
 
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Part D: 
Which is true for Chlorine, Cl (atomic# 17)
 
It is an alkaline earth metal and has 7 electrons in its outer shell
 
It is a halogen and has 5 electrons in its outer shell
 
It is a transition metal and has 8 electrons in its outer shell
 
It is a halogen and has 7 electrons in its outer shell
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