Elements That Have Only One Electron in the Highest-Energy S

question 123

Multiple Choice

Elements that have only one electron in the highest-energy s sublevel in their ground state are called ________.

• A)alkali metals
• B)alkaline earth metals
• C)halogens
• D)noble gases
• E)transition metals

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