Answer:
2. 14
Explanation:
To form Br₂ bond, a total of 14 electrons are needed.
Bromine is an element in the 7th group on the periodic table. It has 7 valence electrons.
- In forming the bromine gas, the two atoms of bromine shares 7 electrons each.
- These electrons are from their outermost shell.
- The outermost shell is the valence shell.
- So, two atoms donating 7 electrons gives 14 electrons.
