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valence electron

outer shell electron that is associated with an atom, and that can participate in the formation of a chemical bond if the outer shell is not closed
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valence electron

Summary

valence electron is a role[1]. It has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[2]

Key Facts

  • valence electron's instance of is recorded as role[3].
  • valence electron is a type of electron[4].
  • valence electron is part of lone pair[5].
  • valence electron is part of electron shell[6].
  • valence electron is part of valence shell[7].
  • valence electron's Commons category is recorded as Electrons[8].
  • valence electron is the opposite of core electron[9].
  • valence electron's on focus list of Wikimedia project is recorded as Wikipedia:Vital articles/Level/4[10].

Body

Definition and Type

valence electron's instance of is recorded as role[3]. It is a type of electron[4]. It is the opposite of core electron[9].

Use and Application

Part of include lone pair[5]; electron shell[6]; and valence shell[7], a role[11].

Why It Matters

valence electron has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[2] It is known by 23 alternative names across languages and contexts.[12]

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [3] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  3. [5] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  4. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [7] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [8] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [9] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [11] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [2] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [12] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 8d ago · Nyuhn · 2026-07-10 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Part of → lone pair, electron shell, valence shell
    Subclass of → —
    Part of → —
    On focus list of wikimedia project → Wikipedia:Vital articles/Level/4
    + 6 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
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