Valence electron
Chinese equivalent: 价电子
Valence electron Electrons in the outermost shell of an atom that can participate in chemical bonding, determining the element's chemical properties.
Syllabus path: Chemical Theories and Laws › Atomic Structure and Periodic Law
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Valence electron Electrons in the outermost shell of an atom that can participate in chemical bonding, determining the element's chemical properties.
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Atomic Structure and Periodic Law
Atomic Structure and Periodic Law Core Concepts and Learning Objectives This section is the microscopic starting point of chemical theory. We will start from the internal structure of atoms, understand the fundamental reasons for periodic changes in elemental properties, and mast…
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