An atom with 3 electrons in its outermost (valence) shell may have a total of __________electrons altogether.
A) 8
B) 3
C) 17
D) 13

Name: An atom with 3 electrons in its outermost (valence) shell may have a total of __________electrons altogether. A) 8 B) 3 C) 17 D) 13
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An atom with 3 valence electrons is likely in the third period of the periodic table, such as aluminum, which has a total of 13 electrons.

An Atom with 3 Electrons in Its Outermost (Valence) Shell