Question

Fill in the blanks
1. The electrons in the outermost orbit of an
atom are called __________
electrons.​

Answer 1

Answer:

valence electrons

Explanation:

the electrons in the outermost orbit are known as valence electrons and the outermost orbit is called valence shell

Answer 2

Valence Shell

The number of electrons in the outermost shell of a particular atom determines its reactivity, or tendency to form chemical bonds with other atoms. This outermost shell is known as the valence shell, and the electrons found in it are called valence electrons.