valence electron


nounChemistry.
  1. 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.

Origin of valence electron

1
First recorded in 1925–30

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Scientific definitions for valence electron

valence electron

  1. An electron in one of the outer shells of an atom that can participate in forming chemical bonds with other atoms.

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