Step 1: Identify the element with atomic number \(117\).
The element having atomic number
\[
117
\]
is Tennessine (\(Ts\)).
It belongs to Group \(17\) of the periodic table.
Step 2: Recall the valence electrons of Group \(17\) elements.
All halogens in Group \(17\) have the outer electronic configuration:
\[
ns^2 np^5
\]
Therefore, the number of valence electrons is
\[
2+5=7
\]
Step 3: Final conclusion.
Hence, the number of valence electrons present is
\[
\boxed{7}
\]