valence shell
Chat with our AI personalities
valence electrons
The outermost occupied energy shell of an atom is the valence shell, and it varies depending on the atom. It can be determined by looking at the period the atom is in on the periodic table.
The outermost energy level of an atom that can participate in bonding is called the valence shell. This shell contains the valence electrons, which are the electrons involved in forming chemical bonds with other atoms.
the valence shell
Valence electrons are the electrons in the outermost shell of an atom. The ones in the inner shell are known as core electrons.