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An atom of element X has one more

shell of electrons than an atom of
calcium, but it has one less valence
electron than calcium. Which element
is element X?

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Answer:

Rubidium or Rb

Step-by-step explanation:

Use the periodic table, the period numbers are number of shells while the group numbers are numbers of valence electrons

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