How can you determine the number of valence electrons in an atom of a representative element?

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Johanna Fitzgerald

4 March, 06:34

How can you determine the number of valence electrons in an atom of a representative element?

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Frau Frau · Answer 1

To find the number of valence electrons in an atom of a representative element, all you have to do is look at its group number. Ex: Group 1 (Hydrogen, Lithium, Sodium, Potassium, ect.) All have 1 valence electron