Multiple choice

What are valence electrons?

  1. The electrons used in bonding

  2. The electrons used in the octet rule

  3. The electrons found in the outer most shell

  4. All other answers are correct
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Explanation

Valence electrons are defined as the electrons in the outermost shell of an atom. These electrons are responsible for chemical bonding, and their configuration determines how an atom follows the octet rule.

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