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How many valence electrons does K+ have

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about one valence electron
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Answer:

About one valence electron

Step-by-step explanation:

Obviously, removing that electron gives us [Ar] (same configuration as K1+), which is a noble gas and has 8 electrons. Valence electrons are generally regarded as being 'the outermost electrons' for a given atom. Therefore, with neutral potassium, there is one valence electron

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