Question

What are valence electrons ?

Answer 1

Hello Deepu,

Valence electrons are the number of electrons constituting the outermost shell of an atom. It is also defined as the electrons that take part in the formation of a chemical bond.

Example:- Oxygen contains 8-2=6 valence electrons.

hope it helps u......

Answer 2

hey there,


according to the atomic theory of atom.


=) The electrons which are present in the outer most sell or outer most energy level are called valence electrons.