Which of these elements has four valence electrons

What is the atomic mass of an atom that has 6 protons, 6 neutrons, and 6 electrons? a) 6 b) 8 c) + 1 d) 12 e) 18

I'm learning about the periodic tables and what each subject's configuration is. for example, hydrogen is 1s^1, but i don't understand how you get that. can someone me understand how to figure out how to figure this out? sorry if the question makes no sense, but it would really a lot if you could me understand! you so much if you can!

What four properties do all waves have in common