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Iodine has seven valence electrons. Valence electrons of an atom are located in the outermost shell of the atom and participate in bonding. If an... Become a Study.com member to unlock this answer!
Iodine occurs in many oxidation states, including iodide (Iâ), iodate (IOâ. 3), and the various periodate anions. It is the least abundant of the stable halogens, being the sixty-first most abundant element. It is even less abundant than the so-called rare earths. It is the heaviest essential element.