Which one (s) below right about valence electrons?

A

They are all electrons of an atom

B

The number of valence electrons in the atoms of an element determines that element's chemical properties

C

They are at the outermost shell of the atom.

D

Valence electrons have the highest energy

E

Valence electrons have the lowest energy.

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Chemistry

Ariana Chaney

9 March, 13:03

Which one (s) below right about valence electrons?

A

They are all electrons of an atom

B

The number of valence electrons in the atoms of an element determines that element's chemical properties

C

They are at the outermost shell of the atom.

D

Valence electrons have the highest energy

E

Valence electrons have the lowest energy.

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Casey Bryan · Answer 1

Valence electrons are in the outermost area, have the highest energy, and are all electrons of the atom. This would be A, C and D. B might be a variable, as the Alkali Metals are highly unstable.

Electrons described by E are in Ground State.