Question

Difference between outer shell and valence shell

Answer 1

The outermost shell of an atom is called its valence shell and the electrons present in the valence shell are known as VALENCE ELECTRONS.

Answer 2

Answer:

Valence electrons are those occupying the outermost shell or highest energy level of an atom while core electrons are those occupying the innermost shell or lowest energy level. This difference basically influences the role of the two types of electrons in a chemical reaction