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CHM 101 Periodic Table & Trends Objective Question

Question

Elements in the same group have the same number of electrons in their __________ shell.
Options
A inner
B valence
Correct Answer
C core
D penultimate
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

The valence shell is the outermost electron shell. Elements in a group have the same valence electron configuration, dictating their chemistry.

Hint

The outermost shell involved in bonding.

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