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What do valence elctrons do?

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They are typically the electrons which are involved in forming bonds to other atoms (as opposed to the other so-called "core" electrons which do not interact much with other atoms or molecules. (This is for WHAT they are not what they DO) (stupid answer by the way man)

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they serve a very important roll , bonding is based off them. covalent bonds share valence electrons in order to have a complete electron shell. ionic bonds are also between the valence, where one atom gives another electrons in order to complete it.

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Valence electrons in metallic bounds become 'delocalized'. That means, every single metal atom in the bounds 'share' their electrons with the others, making a highly mobile electron 'cloud'. That is the reason why the most of the metals can manage electricity.

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Firstly, you must know that the valence electrons are on the outer most ring of an atom, that surround the nucleus. So, with that being said, it's clear how they are able to easily bond and react with other atoms. (because of its outer most location)

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Valence electrons are the outermost (and therefore most weakly held in orbit) electrons in an Atom. It is because of these electrons that we are able to get compounds through the binding of elements. The valence electrons also give an indication of HOW these elements will react (example: an element very few valence electrons will be much more unstable, and more apt to react, than ones with fuller valence clouds.)

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In a chemical bond, valence electrons will either be shared or transferred.

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In chemical reactions, it is the valence electrons that are generally involved.

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Valence electrons are the ones that are used in bonding between atoms.love

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