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The electrons in the outer shell of an atom are called what?

outer
ionized
polar
valence

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User Urbanaut
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The electrons in the outer shell are called valence electrons. They are held most loosely and most likely determine the atoms properties, and how it bonds.

Answer: Valence
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User Znurgl
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Valence electrons are the ones on the outer shell :)
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