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.

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.

in chemistry, a solution’s concentration is how much of a dissolvable substance, known as a solute, is mixed with another substance, called the solvent. the standard formula is c = m/v, where c is the concentration, m is the mass of the solute dissolved, and v is the total volume

solute : a solute is a substance that is dissolved in another substance is known as a solvent. it is mixed with a special mixture know as homogeneous mixture.

solvent: a solvent is a substance that dissolved a solute, which results in a solution is known as solvent.