Question

question 10 of 10
in which group do most of the elements have 8 valence electrons?
a. alkaline earth metals
b. transition metals
c. noble gases
d. halogens

Explanation:

Noble gases, in Group 18 of the periodic table, typically have 8 valence electrons (except helium which has 2). Alkaline earth metals have 2 valence electrons, transition metals have variable valence electrons, and halogens have 7 valence electrons.

Answer:

C. Noble gases