which element has three electrons in its outer most orbit?
to which family it does belongs to

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All elements in Group 13 have three electrons in their outermost energy level. The two most popular elements in this group are Boron and Aluminum. Both Boron and Aluminium have 3 valence electrons, but Boron is considered a metalloid and Aluminium is considered a metal.

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which element has three electrons in its outer most orbit?to which family it does belongs to

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which element has three electrons in its outer most orbit?
to which family it does belongs to