An atom has the following electron configuration. 1s^2 2s^2 2p^6 3s^2 3p^4 how any valence electrons does this atom have?

6.

Explanation:

The valence electrons are those in the outer  shells  3s and 3p,  so it is 2 + 4 = 6.

answer: the rate of diffusion increases with increase in temperature.

increase in temperature, increases the molecular/particles speed (kinetic energy. diffusion means movement of particles through the material.

generally, the heavier the particle the more it interacts with the environment and more the temperature matters. so higher temperature results in higher diffusion.