The Valence Electrons are Those

Question

The valence electrons are those
A)active in chemical bonds.
B)close to the nucleus of the atom.
C)located in the outermost shell.
D)located in the innermost shell.

Accepted Answer

Valence electrons are the outermost electrons in an atom and are involved in chemical bonding. These electrons are located in the highest energy level or outermost shell of an atom.