If the number of valence electrons of atom is 4 then the substance is...
The substance is usually a conductor. Good example of semiconductors are silicon, germanium, selenium which are not even close to group one two or three.
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If the number of valence electrons of atom is 4 then the substance is...
Explanation:
When an atom has 4 valence electrons, it usually means that it belongs to group 14 of the periodic table. The elements in this group include carbon, silicon, germanium, tin, and lead.
Semiconductors are materials that have electrical conductivity between that of a conductor and an insulator. In group 14, elements such as silicon and germanium are commonly used as semiconductors.
Reasoning:
Since the question asks for the substance, we can assume that it is referring to a material made up of atoms with 4 valence electrons. Based on the information above, we can conclude that the substance is most likely a semiconductor.
Conclusion:
Therefore, the correct answer is option A) semiconductor.