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What do all atoms of alkali metals have in common? (1 point)
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the same number of electron shells
the same number of electron shells

the same number of valence electrons
the same number of valence electrons

the same number of protons
the same number of protons

the same number of neutrons
the same number of neutrons
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Answer 1

All atoms of alkali metals have in common **the same number of valence electrons**. Alkali metals, which are found in Group 1 of the periodic table, all have one valence electron.