How many spaces away from a Noble gas are the following elements? a. Na, Li, K and Cs?

Mohammad Karmi asked Jun 8, 2023

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How many spaces away from a Noble gas are the following elements?
a. Na, Li, K and Cs?

Mohammad Karmi asked Jun 8, 2023

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Answer:

Na - 1 away from neon

Li - 1 away from helium

K - 1 away from argon

Cs - 1 away from xenon

Step-by-step explanation:

We see this trend as group 1A elements are 1 away from noble gases and hence, have a valency of 1

Saranda answered Jun 13, 2023

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