valence electron
noun
: a single electron or one of two or more electrons in the outer shell of an atom that is responsible for the chemical properties of the atom
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The scientists at Tokyo Tech want to do something similar with valence electrons, which reside on the outer shell of an atom and are responsible for each atom's chemical properties.
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David Grossman, Popular Mechanics, 10 Sep. 2019
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David Grossman, Popular Mechanics, 10 Sep. 2019
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“Valence electron.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/valence%20electron. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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