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How many valence electrons does an oxygen atom have?
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9. Electrons in Atoms and the Periodic Table
Valence Electrons of Elements (Simplified)
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In introductory chemistry, what is a valence electron?
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An electron in a completely filled inner shell that never affects chemical properties.
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A positively charged particle in the atom that balances the charge of neutrons.
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Any electron located in the nucleus that determines the element’s identity.
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An electron in the outermost occupied energy level (shell) of an atom that can participate in bonding.
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