what are valence electrons

electrons that are exchanged between atoms
the electrons in an atom;s outermost energy level
thee electrons surrounding an atom's nucleus
electrons that are shared between atoms

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Valence electrons are the electrons in an atom's outermost energy level. These electrons play a key role in chemical bonding and reactions, as they are involved in forming bonds with other atoms, either through sharing (covalent bonds) or transferring (ionic bonds) of electrons.