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Term: Valence Electronics

Definition: Valence Electronics refers to the outermost shell of electrons in an atom that take part in chemical reactions, determining an atom's chemical reactivity.

Examples:

Noun:

1. The valence electronics of oxygen consist of six electrons.
2. The valence electronics ultimately determine the bonding behavior of an atom.

Adjective:

1. The valence electronics configuration greatly impacts the properties of an element.
2. The valence electronics theory helps in understanding chemical reactions.

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