Question

what is the electron configuration of lithium after making an octet

Answer 1

I will lose a valance elcetron

Answer 2

3Li = 1s2 2s1. If you lose the outer electron it leaves 1s2 which is not an octet because there are only two electrons instead of 8 but it's a closed shell none-the-less.

Answer 3

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