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The number of valence electrons in Si and Ge atoms is:
Explanation
Si (third orbit) and Ge (fourth orbit) are group IV elements, each with four valence electrons (2s and 2p for Si, 4s and 4p for Ge), forming covalent bonds in their lattice.
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