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CHM 101 Periodic Table & Trends Objective Question

Question

Example: Li, Na, K, and Rb all have one __________ electron.
Options
A core
B valence
Correct Answer
C paired
D p
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

All Group 1 alkali metals have one electron in their outermost s orbital (ns¹ configuration).

Hint

The electron responsible for their +1 oxidation state.

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