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Valence Electron

Description:

A valence electron, in chemistry, is an outer shell electron that is associated with an atom and can participate in the formation of chemical bonds with other atoms. It is the outermost electron in an atom and determines the atom's reactivity and ability to form chemical compounds.

Sample Sentences:

1. The valence electrons of an atom are responsible for its chemical properties.
2. Sodium has a single valence electron, making it highly reactive.
3. Carbon has four valence electrons, allowing it to form multiple bonds.
4. Transition metals may have variable valence electrons depending on the oxidation state.

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• Valence Electrons in Chemistry
• Chemical Bonding: Basics and Advanced Concepts
• Properties of Atoms and Molecules