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.
1 Think of that valence electron again.
2 This energy exceeded the theoretical positronium work function calculated with valence electrons .
3 The valence electrons make all the decisions and control the compounds our atom can join.
4 Its five unpaired valence electrons give it a large magnetocrystalline energy and the ability to form several intermetallic compounds.
5 That is where the valence electrons live, though there are plenty of unoccupied states higher up in the attic.
6 The compounds in focus belong to the equiatomic (1:1:1) ABX family of ternary materials with 18 valence electrons per formula unit.
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