The valence shells of alkaline earth metals generally possess more electrons than do the alkali metals.

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Santiago Huang

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27 August, 10:52

The valence shells of alkaline earth metals generally possess more electrons than do the alkali metals.

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Deacon Benton · Answer 1

I believe the correct answer is true. The valence shells of alkaline earth metals generally possess more electrons than do the alkali metals. A lkaline earth metal contain s2 in its outermost shell while alkali metals contains s1 in it outermost shell. Hope this answers the question.

The valence shells of alkaline earth metals generally possess more electrons than do the alkali metals.TrueFalse

The valence shells of alkaline earth metals generally possess more electrons than do the alkali metals.

True

False