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3. What do you notice about the number of valence electrons as you move from left to right across a row or period in the periodic table? (Na Mg Al Si P S Cl Ar)​

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Answer:

The number of valence electrons increases across the period

Step-by-step explanation:

Since elements across the period have an additional electron, the additional electrons are arranged around the valence orbit until stability is achieved.

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