17.The column that an element is located in tells us

a.the total number of valence electrons an atom has.
b.the total number of energy levels an atom of that element has.
c.the highest energy level an atom of that element has.
d.both b & c.

Respuesta :

Answer:

A. the total number of valence electrons an atom has.

Explanation:

The columns on the periodic table are called groups or families because of their similar chemical behavior. All the members of a family of elements have the same number of valence electrons and similar chemical properties.