Question

If the outermost shell of an atom has one to three electrons, it is generally a …………..

Answer 1

Metal — The tendency to lose an electron to form cation is considered a metal

• Metal has 1 to 3 electrons in its outermost shell or in their valence shell
• they are hard, lustrous, malleable, a ductile good conductor of heat & electricity, sonorous, and high tensile strength

Thus, If the outermost shell of an atom has one to three electrons, it is generally a Metal