The _______________ Electrons are the Outermost Electrons of an Atom

Question

The _______________ electrons are the outermost electrons of an atom.
A)kernel
B)valence
C)atomic
D)anion

Accepted Answer

Valence electrons are the outermost electrons of an atom that participate in chemical reactions and are involved in determining the chemical properties of the element. The kernel electrons are the inner electrons that are not involved in chemical reactions. Atomic electrons refer to all the electrons in the atom, including both the kernel and valence electrons. Anions are negatively charged ions that have gained one or more electrons, so the term does not refer specifically to valence electrons.