Question

the number of electrons in the valence shell of an atom represent its

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Answer 1

Answer:

Valence electrons are the electrons present in the outermost shell of an atom. You can easily determine the number of valence electrons an atom can have by looking at its Group in the periodic table. For example, atoms in Groups 1 and 2 have 1 and 2 valence electrons, respectively.

Answer 2

Answer:

Valency

Explanation:

         Valency is the property of every element donating or accepting electrons to be stable.