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Variable Valency Representing

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How many valence electrons metals have less than 3 or 4

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Metals have less than 4 electrons in their valence shell. Eg. Sodium (Na) has 1 electron in its valence shell, Calcium (Ca) has 2 electrons in its valence shell.
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