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How many valence electrons are found in the outermost energy level of lithium (Li)?

A-1

B-2

C-3

D-4

User Winklerrr
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Answer choice A.

Lithium is in group 1 of the periodic table, therefore it is a halogen. And halogens have only one valence electron on their outer most shell.

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User Ko Ga
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Answer:

A-1

Step-by-step explanation:

Hello,

Lithium has the following electron configuration:


1s^22s^1

It means that in the outermost energy level (
2s) it has one electron.

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