What do the Lewis structures of all the alkali metals have in common?

A) A complete sub-shell of electrons
B) One outer electron
C) Two outer electrons
D) Three outer electrons

Lewis Structures

Illustrations depicting the connections among atoms within a molecule and the unpaired electrons that might be present.

Alkali Metals

A group of elements in group 1 of the periodic table, characterized by their highly reactive properties and a single electron in their outermost shell.

Electron

A subatomic particle with a negative electrical charge that orbits the nucleus of an atom.