How many valence electrons do metals have?

Answer 1

1,2,3 valence electrons

Answer 2

Metals as found in the Periodic Table have no "extra" electrons. They are electrically neutral because they have the same amounts of protons and electrons or + and - charges respectively.

However metals react with non-metals to form Ions, cations to be more precise, in this case they actually lose electrons resulting in a positive charge. In other words, metals never have "extra" electrons, they either have a neutral charge or they are lacking electrons and have a negative charge.

Answer 3

Metals typically have 1 to 3 valence electrons. These electrons are loosely held and easily lost during chemical reactions, allowing metals to conduct electricity and heat well.