The conductivity of the atom depends on the number of electrons that are in the valence shell. Normally, a conductor has three or fewer valence electrons, an insulator has five or more valence electrons, and semiconductors usually have four valence electrons.
Context: Parker has to calculate the number of electrons present in the valence shell for an insulator and a conductor. The number of electrons in the valence shell of the insulator is 8 units.
Question: "Number of valency shell electrons of the other object could be 8 units." -- Is this statement true?