Question

which of the following statements describes valence electrons?

a. electrons that have jumped up due to heating
b. electrons that went back to its original energy level
c. electrons that are found in the outermost energy level
d. electrons that are staying along with the protons and neutrons

Answer 1

Answer:

c is the answer

Explanation

The definition of valence electron itself makes it clear. The electrons present in the outermost orbit or shell of an atom is called valence electron.