Question

Which of the following statements about the valence electrons is false?

a.Valence electrons are involved in bonding.
b. Valence electrons are found in the outermost energy level.
c. Number of valence electrons determines whether atom forms a covalent or ionic bond.
d. Valence electrons are found in the nucleus.

Answer 1

d. Valence electrons are found in the nucleus.

Step-by-step explanation:

Valence electrons are the electrons in the outermost shell, or energy level, of an atom.

The other 3 statements are correct.