valence electrons

valence electron

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Definitions of valence electrons words

noun valence electrons an electron of an atom, located in the outermost shell (valence shell) of the atom, that can be transferred to or shared with another atom. 1
noun valence electrons the orbital electrons in the outermost shell of an atom which largely determine its properties 0

before 1925

One of the 11% newest English words

First recorded in 1925-30

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