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vladimir2022 [97]
3 years ago
9

Which element has two valence electrons?

Chemistry
2 answers:
Colt1911 [192]3 years ago
6 0

Answer:

It is A) Calcium

Explanation:

Calcium has an electronic configuration of 2,8,8,2

Alenkinab [10]3 years ago
5 0

Answer: The answer is A! hope this helps :)

Explanation: Calcium has 2 valence electron.

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