Question

How many valence electrons do most atoms need to have a complete outer shell and be happy?

Answer 1

8

Explanation:

The s and p orbitals are generally the orbitals on the furthest outside of an element. The d and f orbitals are filled after the s and p and fall down into lower electron shells. The valance electron configuration that is most stable is `s^2p^6`

this is a total of 8 valance electrons.