Why is it important to know the number of valence electrons in an atom?

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Nostrana [21]2 years ago

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Valence electrons are the electrons in the outermost energy level of an atom — in the energy level that is farthest away from the nucleus. Being able to determine the number of valence electrons in a particular atom gives you a big clue as to how that atom will react.

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