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What happens to the number of valence electrons as you move from element 1 to element 18 on the periodic table?

A)the number of valence electrons decreases
B)the number of valence electrons decreases then increases in a predictable sequence
C)the number of valence electrons increases
D)the number of valence electrons increases then decreases in a predictable sequence

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Answer: The answer is C

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Answer:

C

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