valance electrons that reside in the outermost shell of an atom in the highest energy level. They are important to atoms because the fewer valence electrons that the atom holds, it becomes less stable.
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<span>A neutralization reaction is a reaction in which an acid and a base react in an aqueous solution to produce a salt and water. An example of a neutralization reaction is the reaction of sodium hydroxide and hydrogen chloride to form sodium chloride and water. Answer is C.</span>
Solid liquid and gas is the answer
