Which of the Following Does Not Have Eight Valence Electrons

question 108

Multiple Choice

Which of the following does not have eight valence electrons?

• A)Cl^-
• B)Xe
• C)Ti⁺⁴
• D)Rb⁺
• E)Sr⁺

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