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valence electron
noun
, Chemistry.
- 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.
valence electron
- 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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Word History and Origins
Origin of valence electron1
First recorded in 1925–30
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