Outer shell electron that is associated with an atom, and that can participate in the formation of a chemical bond if the outer shell is not closed.
1Think of that valence electron again.
2This energy exceeded the theoretical positronium work function calculated with valence electrons.
3The valence electrons make all the decisions and control the compounds our atom can join.
4Its five unpaired valence electrons give it a large magnetocrystalline energy and the ability to form several intermetallic compounds.
5That is where the valence electrons live, though there are plenty of unoccupied states higher up in the attic.
6The compounds in focus belong to the equiatomic (1:1:1) ABX family of ternary materials with 18 valence electrons per formula unit.
Translations for valence electron