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Valence Electrons. outermost electrons - the “s” and “p” electrons in the last energy level electrons that form bonds Magic Number EIGHT! Very happy! most elements either: ~ give electrons (+) or ~ gain electrons (-). Valence Electrons.
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Valence Electrons • outermost electrons - the “s” and “p” electrons in the last energy level • electrons that form bonds • Magic Number EIGHT! Very happy! • most elements either: • ~ give electrons (+) • or • ~ gain electrons (-)
Valence Electrons • the electrons in the outermost (highest) principal energy level of an atom.