Which statement is true?

Metals have 5 to 8 electrons in their outermost shell and will easily give them up.

Metals have 1 to 3 electrons in their outermost shell and will easily give them up.

Metals don't have electrons.

Metals have 1 to 3 electrons in their outermost shell and will seek more electrons rather than give any up.

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Taliyah George

10 December, 10:23

Which statement is true?

Metals have 5 to 8 electrons in their outermost shell and will easily give them up.

Metals have 1 to 3 electrons in their outermost shell and will easily give them up.

Metals don't have electrons.

Metals have 1 to 3 electrons in their outermost shell and will seek more electrons rather than give any up.

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Hodges · Answer 1

The statement that is true is: Metals have 1-3 electrons in their outermost shell and they will easily give them up. Alkali metals and alkali earth metals are reactive, meaning they easily combine to other elements either by sharing or transferring their valence electrons.