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They both have 6 valence electrons. Oxygen and Selenium are in the same group.

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Oxygen (O) and selenium (Se) are both in the same column on the Periodic Table, which is a "group". On the other hand, a row across the periodic table would be a "period."

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Q: Compare the number of valence electrons on oxygen atom has with number of valence electrons a selenium atom has Are oxygen and selenium in the same period or group?
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