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What is the relationship between electron configuration and valence electrons?

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Leya [2.2K]2 years ago

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The electrons that occupy the outermost shell of an atom are called valence electrons. Valence electrons are important because they determine how an atom will react. By writing an electron configuration, you'll be able to see how many electrons occupy the highest energy level .

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