So, does that mean Alkaline metals have 2 valence electrons?
No, alkali metals actually have one valence electron. Alkali metals are found in Group 1 of the periodic table, and they have a single valence electron in their outermost energy level. This makes them highly reactive and eager to lose that single electron to achieve a stable electron configuration.
What about alkaline?
Alkaline earth metals, which are found in Group 2 of the periodic table, have two valence electrons. These metals include elements like beryllium, magnesium, calcium, strontium, and barium. The outermost energy level of alkaline earth metals contains two electrons, which they can donate or lose to attain a stable electron configuration.
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Group 8A , on the right of the periodic table, is made up of how many gases.
