An Atom with 3 Electrons in Its Outermost (Valence)shell May

question 4

Multiple Choice

An atom with 3 electrons in its outermost (valence) shell may have a total of ________ electrons altogether.

• A) 13
• B) 8
• C) 17
• D) 3

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