Looking at the periodic table, determine the number of valence electrons present in Potassium (K).

Question

a
1 valence electron
b
2 valence electrons
c
3 valence electrons
d
4 valence electrons

Answer 1

The correct answer is c) 1 valence electron. Potassium (K) is in Group 1 of the periodic table, which means it has 1 valence electron.