Question

Which statement is true about metals?

A) Metals have 1 to 3 electrons in their outermost shell and will seek more electrons rather than give any up.

B) Metals have 1 to 3 electrons in their outermost shell and will easily give them up.

C) Metals don’t have electrons.

D) Metals have 5 to 8 electrons in their outermost shell and will easily give them up.

Please give explanation and letter choice! Thanks for answering...

Answer 1

B. Metals are usually defined to be from group 1 to group 13 in the periodic table which has 1-3 electrons in the outermost shell. They easily give them up which explains their conductivity.