Question

What are valence electrons?(1 point)
Responses

electrons that are shared between atoms
electrons that are shared between atoms

the electrons in an atom’s outermost energy level
the electrons in an atom’s outermost energy level

electrons that are exchanged between atoms
electrons that are exchanged between atoms

the electrons surrounding an atom’s nucleus

Answer 1

The correct response is:

**the electrons in an atom’s outermost energy level**