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valence electrons

valence electrons is the plural of valence electron.

Meaning of valence electron

Noun

valence electron (plural valence electrons)

  1. Any of the electrons in the outermost shell of an atom (the valence shell); capable of forming bonds with other atoms.

Questions about valence electrons

What is valence electrons the plural of?
Valence electrons is the plural of valence electron.

Words near valence electrons in the dictionary

  1. valence band
  2. valence bands
  3. valence bond
  4. valence bonds
  5. valence electron
  6. valence electrons
  7. valence isomer
  8. valence isomers
  9. valence issue
  10. valence issues
  11. valence shell

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