Valence electrons are the outermost electrons in an atom that participate in chemical reactions.
Think of valence electrons like the hands of a person. Just as we use our hands to interact with the world around us, atoms use their valence electrons to form bonds and engage in chemical reactions.
Electron Shell: This is like a layer of an onion, where each shell can hold a certain number of electrons. The outermost shell is where you'll find the valence electrons.
Covalent Bond: This is when two atoms share their valence electrons, kind of like how best friends might share their favorite toys.
Ionization Energy: This is the energy required to remove a valence electron from an atom. It's like how much effort it would take for someone to pry your favorite toy out of your hands!
What are valence electrons?
What are the two categories of valence electrons in Lewis Dot Diagrams?
Where are valence electrons found on the Bohr model?
All alkali metals will have valence electrons in which subshell?
What happens to valence electrons as atomic radius increases?
How many valence electrons does phosphorus have?
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