Looking at the periodic table, determine the number of valence electrons present in Potassium (K).

Question

a
4 valence electrons
b
2 valence electrons
c
1 valence electron
d
3 valence electrons

Answer 1

Potassium (K) is located in group 1 of the periodic table, which means it has 1 valence electron. Therefore, the correct answer is:

c) 1 valence electron.