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Valence electrons are the number of electrons in the outermost shell of an atom. These are the electrons that will react to form compounds. To determine the number of valence electrons, one must look at the group numbers on the Periodic Table. Group 1A will have 1 valence electron, 2A = 2 valence electrons, 3A = 3 valence electrons, etc. When an atom has reached 8 valence electrons (noble gases), it is no longer reactive. That should help. c:

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