“two valence electrons
Nickel Basics
The number of positively charged protons in nickel's nucleus means that neutral nickel atoms have 28 total electrons. The outermost, or valence, electrons occupy cloud-like regions, or orbitals, and the two valence electrons of nickel atoms can be lost relatively easily to form two common ions.” Do you need more explanation or no? Can you plz mark me Brainliest?